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Boy Killed By Tractor-Trailer In Brockton

BROCKTON (CBS) – A tractor trailer struck and killed a boy who was rollerblading in Brockton Thursday afternoon.

The victim, 12-year-old Nazair Nunes-Escobar, was struck by the truck hauling scrap metal near Battles Street and Bunker Avenue.

Nazair Nunes-Escobar
Nazair Nunes-Escobar

Nazair's friends say he was out on his rollerblades that he received for his birthday.

The driver of the truck stayed at the scene and was questioned by police. No charges have been filed.

State Police are investigating the crash.

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