The boy was apparently headed across Madison Avenue at River Road when he was struck by the utility company vehicle shortly before 6 p.m., Police Chief Brian Clancy said.
An ambulance from Holy Name Medical Center took him to Hackensack University Medical Center with what the chief said were serious injuries.
A police officer rode in the rig with the boy, Clancy said, adding that his department is investigating the cause.
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