A 15-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle in the city’s east end earlier this month has succumbed to his injuries.

The boy was crossing Kennedy Road near Treverton Drive at around 8 p.m. on Dec. 20 when he was struck by a southbound truck.

He was originally rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries, but passed away Friday.

Traffic Services is investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

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