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Teen bicyclist in critical condition after crash near West Chicago

A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was struck by a van Saturday afternoon while riding his bicycle near West Chicago.

The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash, which occurred about 3:50 p.m. in the intersection of Donald Avenue and Prince Crossing Road.

Authorities said the boy and another bicyclist were riding eastbound on Donald when they turned onto southbound Prince Crossing and into the path of an oncoming van.

The boy was transported to Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield in critical condition. No other injuries were reported.

At this time no tickets have been issued, police said.

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