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Officials say 15-year-old hospitalized after being struck by Provo police vehicle

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A 15-year-old boy was sent to the hospital Thursday evening after being hit by a Provo police patrol vehicle.

The boy was hit about 6:15 p.m. near 200 E. 300 South in Provo, according to a tweet from the department. He was hospitalized with serious leg injuries, although he is expected to recover.

At 6:13 this evening a Provo PD officer was involved in an auto/pedestrian accident at 200 E. 300 S. where the officer struck a 15 year old boy with his patrol car. The boy was transported to the hospital with... https://t.co/75VV7uNFZR

— Provo Police (@ProvoPolice) September 28, 2018

Police spokeswoman Sgt.