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Hallowell police cruiser struck by teen driver, police say

Hallowell police cruiser struck by teen driver, police say

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A Hallowell police sergeant was injured in a crash Sunday night.

According to the Kennebec Journal, Sgt. Christopher Giles’ cruiser was struck from behind by a teen driver on Water street.

Giles said the 16-year-old from Gardiner was driving too fast for the road conditions.

The cruiser was seriously damaged, cutting the department’s fleet from three to two vehicles.

Giles was taken to the hospital and later released.

The teen and his two passengers weren’t hurt.

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