BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Ten days after a 17-year-old was hit by a City of Buffalo garbage truck, his loved ones are now hoping you can help on his road to recovery.
- It happened just before 8:30 a.m. on October 2 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
Watch our coverage including surveillance video below.
17-year-old seriously injured after being hit by City of Buffalo garbage truck
The incident happened on the city's west side and 7 News has learned the driver of the garbage truck did not have a license at the time of the crash.
The fundraiser has already raised thousands. If you'd like to support, click here for the GoFundMe.
