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Student hit in Peachtree City street Friday in stable condition

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March 7, 2015

A 13-year-old boy hit by two cars in Peachtree City while walking home from school remained in stable condition Saturday afternoon, a police spokesman said.

The accident took place on Ga. 54 at Peachtree Parkway Friday. The student was crossing against a red light. Charges were not expected for the drivers.

He was airlifted to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston.

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