The 15-year-old changed lanes into the path of the van, police said.
Deputies and paramedics with the Encinitas Fire Department rushed the boy to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla with major injuries.Mullins said the van driver was not injured and stayed at the scene to speak with deputies.
At this time, alcohol and/or drugs are not suspected in the crash.Anyone with information, may have witnessed the collision or has cellphone or surveillance video of it was asked to call the North Coastal Sheriff's Station Traffic Division at 760-966-3500.
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