Car strikes moped scooter carrying two teens in Fresno; 13-year-old dies

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Two teens riding a moped scooter were sent to the hospital after being hit by a car on Friday night.

Authorities responded to a car accident in the area of Bullard and Palm at around 10:40 p.m.

When they arrived, they found two injured teens who were quickly transferred to a nearby hospital.

Deputies say that 13-year-old Dominiq Puentes was driving the scooter.

Puentes was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The 12-year-old passenger is reported to be critically injured.

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