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Transit officer hit by car while escorting Dedham funeral procession

DEDHAM - A Transit police officer has been hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle during a funeral procession.

The transit officer, who was not named, was providing a motorcycle escort for the funeral when a vehicle suddenly turned into him on Bridge Street around noon Wednesday. 

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Police are investigating after a Transit Police officer was struck by a vehicle while escorting a funeral procession in Dedham. OMC Productions

The officer has serious, but not life-threatening injuries.

Transit police said they are investigating the accident.

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