Vehicle hits Pennsylvania state trooper

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A vehicle hit a Pennsylvania state trooper in Butler County Monday afternoon. Video above: Top stories, weather forecast from WGAL News 8 Today.Troopers had responded to a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 79 around 2 p.m. While on the scene, a trooper was struck by a vehicle and suffered injuries.The trooper was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.The driver of the vehicle that struck the officer remained at the scene. The incident is under investigation.

BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. —

A vehicle hit a Pennsylvania state trooper in Butler County Monday afternoon.

Video above: Top stories, weather forecast from WGAL News 8 Today.

Troopers had responded to a two-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of Interstate 79 around 2 p.m. While on the scene, a trooper was struck by a vehicle and suffered injuries.

The trooper was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.

The driver of the vehicle that struck the officer remained at the scene.

The incident is under investigation.