A University of Maine graduate student went to the hospital for minor injuries after being struck by a university vehicle on the Orono campus Friday.
The student was hit while walking on Long Road about 9:24 a.m., the university said in a statement.
“The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries,” the university said.
The vehicle involved was a Chevrolet Express van operated by a UMaine employee.
Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
An investigation is being conducted by university police with assistance from the Penobscot Sheriff’s Office crash reconstruction unit. Any witnesses to the incident may contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.
Shelby Hartin, director of communications for UMaine, said the university had no additional information to share.
Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The counseling center can be reached at 581-1392, and the Dean of Students Office at 581-1406.
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