Truck Hits Avon Boy Trying to Save Dog

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AVON – A large truck hit an Avon boy who ran into traffic to save a pet dog on South Avon Road on Saturday.

According to Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the 12-year-old suffered a serious leg injury and the dog was fatally injured.

The boy was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital.

The Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the incident.

No charges have been filed.