Wareham police officer hospitalized after collision while responding to motocross track

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By Bryan Lambert

WAREHAM, Mass — A Wareham police officer was taken to the hospital after being involved in a motor vehicle collision as they responded to a dirt bike crash at a motocross track Saturday.

Wareham police responded to a dirt bike crash involving a juvenile at a motocross track on Atwood Farm Way in East Wareham around 12:37 p.m.

While responding to the “high priority incident”, Wareham police say one of their officers was involved in a motor vehicle crash.

The officer was transported to Tobey Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Plymouth County District Attorney’s office is investigating the crash involving the dirt bike.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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