A Massachusetts State Trooper was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning in Milton, Massachusetts.
According to authorities the trooper was responding to a car crash when another car that was driving by collided with them between exits 3 and 4 on I-93.
Police say the trooper was standing outside his cruiser investigating the initial crash, when he was struck by the approaching vehicle.
All four cars are significantly damaged and have been towed from the scene.
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Massachusetts State Police says the trooper was transported to a Boston hospital. Authorities say the trooper sustained serious but non life-threatening injuries. The driver of that vehicle was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.
All travel lanes except one were closed off for hours but have since reopened.
“This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers law enforcement officers face every time they leave home and assume their role as public safety professionals,” said State Police Colonel John Mawn Jr.
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The crash is under investigation.
