ATLANTA - A 13-year-old boy is fighting for his life Friday night after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75 southbound, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
What we know:
The teenager was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition following the incident near Cleveland Avenue SW.
Police initially responded to reports of a person struck on the interstate around 9 p.m.
The incident caused traffic to be backed up for a little more than a mile.
What we don't know:
Police have not yet determined what led to the collision or why the teenager was on the interstate.
It is unknown if the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene or if any charges are expected to be filed.
Authorities have not released the name of the 13-year-old victim.
The Source: The Atlanta Police Department provided the details for this article.