A woman was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle driven by a state trooper in East Boston early Saturday morning.
A trooper working a detail assignment struck the woman while driving through the intersection of Bennington and Vienna streets about 5:30 a.m., according to state police.
The 58-year-old woman, who was crossing the street to get to work, was taken to Mass. General Hospital to be treated for what were considered non-life-threatening injuries.
The trooper was also taken to Mass. General Hospital for emotional distress.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
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