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10-year-old N.H. boy dies after crashing into car while sledding

WINCHESTER, N.H. — A 10-year-old boy died Saturday afternoon when he was hit by a car while sledding.

Winchester, NH Police said the boy was sledding down a hill behind his home that leads onto Michigan Street.

He didn't stop at the bottom of the hill, but slid into the road.

A Winchester resident was driving on Michigan St. when the two collided.

A woman didn't see the crash but heard it - she immediately ran over to the boy and began performing CPR.

The 10-year-old was rushed to the hospital, but didn't survive.

Police said the driver of the vehicle is cooperating fully with the investigation - they don't believe speed or impairment were factors in the crash.

No identities have been released. Police said the incident remains under investigation.