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An on-duty Pima County Sheriff's deputy in an unmarked vehicle hit a teen Wednesday night, officials say.Β 

A Tucson Police Department spokesperson said the 15-year-old boy didn't have any life-threatening injuries but was transported to a nearby hospital.

The accident occurred just east of the intersection of Oracle and Wetmore roads. The boy had been walking with another 15-year-old, who was uninjured, officials said.Β 

The Sheriff's deputy was neither cited or injured. TPD is investigating the accident and no further information has been released.


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Contact reporter Danyelle Khmara at dkhmara@tucson.com or 573-4223. On Twitter: @DanyelleKhmara