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EL CAJON (CBS 8) - A 9-year-old boy was honored Tuesday morning at Madison Avenue Elementary.

Officers and firefighters presented an award to Keith Norton, who was hit by a car while riding his bike to school. They say his helmet saved his life.

In this News 8 video story, Steve Price has more on their important message.

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