A 13-year-old riding an electric dirt bike was killed after the bike hit a car in Stoneham Friday afternoon, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Stoneham Chief of Police James O’Connor.

In a statement, the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office wrote, “The preliminary information suggests that, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the 73-year-old operator of a Toyota Corolla was making a left turn off of Oak Street onto Royal Street when an electric dirt bike struck the vehicle. The operator of the dirt bike, a 13-year-old boy, was transported to Mass General Hospital where he was pronounced dead.”

Residents who heard the crash said they are heartbroken for the teenager’s family.

“I saw the young kid lying on the ground, and when they said he’s going right to Mass General I kn

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