SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio police officer was injured Friday night after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop near downtown, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
The incident happened around 9:16 p.m. Friday near North Frio Street and West Martin Street.
Police said the officer was conducting a traffic stop when a 20-year-old man struck the officer with his vehicle before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was stopped and taken into custody a short time later for assault on a peace officer, according to SAPD.
The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries.