14-year-old Sumas boy riding bike hit, killed by truck

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. -- A 14-year-old Sumas boy died after being struck by a pickup truck Wednesday in the Paradise area.

According to the Bellingham Herald, Jordan Sant was riding around 6:30 p.m. when he was hit by a Dodge Dakota at Kendall Rd and Limestone Rd. He died at the scene.

The Washington State Patrol said it was unclear if the boy was riding in the street or on the shoulder. The truck and the boy were both traveling the same direction. Sant was not wearing a helmet, authorities said.

Troopers told the Herald they do not expect charges to be filed against the driver. His truck was towed from the scene.

No further details were released.