The Highway Patrol says a trooper has injuries to his lower-body after he was hit by a vehicle this morning on I-44 near Lebanon.
It happened during a traffic stop near Exit 127.
The Highway Patrol believes the driver hit the trooper intentionally, then drove off.
The driver was later arrested.
The trooper’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Original Story:
A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper is in the hospital after he was hit by a vehicle on I-44 near Lebanon.
There’s no word yet on the extent of his injuries.
Troopers say the driver has been arrested.
It happened this morning near exit 127.
The trooper was apparently helping another driver outside his patrol car when he was hit.
It’s unclear if icy conditions played a role in the incident.
