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A man is being treated for serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Tucson's east side, police say.

Tucson police responded to the crash near Houghton and Valencia roads around 4:45 a.m., according to Officer Frank Magos, a department spokesman.

Magos said the driver involved remained at the scene.

The road should be reopened for motorists.

This investigation is ongoing. The story will be updated.


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Contact Star reporter Shaq Davis at 573-4218 or sdavis@tucson.com

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