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Vernal 14-year-old seriously injured after being struck by truck and thrown 30 feet

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VERNAL, Utah — A Vernal teenager is recovering from serious injuries after officials said he was struck by a truck while riding an E-bike.

According to the Uintah County Sheriff's Office, the 14-year-old boy was riding the E-bike on Wednesday afternoon on a gravel canal access road near 1500 South and 1350 West, when they allegedly crossed into traffic.

A truck heading westbound on 1500 South attempted to stop and avoid the teen, but was unable to do so. The teen was struck and, according to investigators, was thrown 30 feet from his E-bike.

The Sheriff's Office says the teen suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.