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Teen struck by SUV dies

Posted at 8:11 AM, Apr 06, 2012
and last updated 2012-04-06 18:50:47-04

A 16-year-old boy died Friday after he was hit by an SUV while skateboarding in Salt Lake City Thursday night.

It happened around 9:30 p.m. at 2300 East Roosevelt near Foothill Drive.

According to police, the driver said the teenager, identified as 16-year-old Mickey Daniel Sorensen, came out of nowhere and was wearing dark clothing.

Crews said Sorensen suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a local hospital, where he died early Friday.

Investigators said the driver did not appear to be impaired and no charges have been filed.