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UPDATE 2 : GSP investigating semi vs. bicycle on Cleveland Highway

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By Ken Nicholson, Host/Producer - bio | email
Updated By Cheri Burt, Producer - email

DALTON, WHITFIELD COUNTY (WRCB) -- Troopers with the Georgia State Patrol are investigating a accident involving a tractor-trailer and a bicycle.

It happened around 5 p.m. Thursday on Cleveland Highway at Broadacre Road.

A trooper tells Channel 3 that the 12 year old boy rode his bicycle off the sidewalk and hit the passing semi.

The truck was not going at a high rate of speed.

The Varnell Police Department assisted with the investigation.

The boy was airlifted to Erlanger where he is listed in critical condition.

Stay with WRCBtv.com for updates to this developing story.

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