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6-year-old struck by dirt bike in Bartow dies

Police say the 19-year-old rider is still in critical condition.

BARTOW, Fla. — A 6-year-old child who was seriously hurt after walking in front of a dirt bike last Friday in Bartow has died. 

According to police, the child passed away at 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday. Their identity has not been released at this time.

Officers said, right around 6 p.m. on Feb. 4, a child was trying to cross Summerlin Street and stepped in front of a dirt bike. The child was hit, causing multiple injuries to both them and the adult rider. 

Police say the 19-year-old rider is still in critical condition.

The crash is still under investigation.  

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