BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's been 10 days since a 17-year-old was hit by a City of Buffalo garbage truck and his loved ones are hoping you can help on his road to recovery.
- It happened October 2 just before 8:30 a.m. on Rhode Island Street.
- Buffalo Police said the boy was taken by ambulance to Oishei Children's Hospital where he underwent surgery for internal injuries.
- One witness told 7 News that the garbage truck backed up at a high rate of speed.
7 News was at the scene. Watch our coverage including the surveillance video below.
17-year-old seriously injured after being hit by City of Buffalo garbage truck
7 News has learned that the driver of the garbage truck didn't have a license at the time of the crash.
Thousands have already been raised. If you'd like to support, click here for the GoFundMe.
