UT-Tyler student struck by vehicle, hospitalized

Published: Oct. 23, 2017 at 7:49 PM CDT|Updated: Nov. 3, 2017 at 7:52 PM CDT

TYLER, TX (KLTV) - A University of Texas at Tyler student is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle.

Monday afternoon the university issued a statement regarding the incident.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Junior Justin Bartie, a member of the Patriots Men's Basketball Team. Justin was accidentally struck by a car while walking yesterday and is currently in ICU. Doctors do not believe his injuries are life-threatening," the statement reads.

Additional details about the incident were not immediately available. KLTV has reached out to officials for further comment.

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