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Pedestrian Struck, Critically Injured By Sheriff Deputy Vehicle In Lynwood

LYNWOOD (CBSLA) — A pedestrian was struck and injured by a Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Deputy's patrol vehicle in Lynwood Monday night.

According to the department, a deputy from the Lynwood station struck the pedestrian on the 12300 block of Long Beach Boulevard around 6:30 p.m.while responding to a call for service.

Both the deputy and pedestrian were taken to a hospital.

The deputy was said to be doing OK while the pedestrian was said to be in extremely critical condition.

A portion of Long Beach Boulevard was closed as deputies investigated.

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