A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was injured after being struck by a vehicle on Monday while responding to a two-vehicle crash in Butler County. The incident took place at the 422 exit from I-79 north and has prompted an ongoing investigation, looking to carefully piece together the events that led up to the collision. As reported by WPXI, the trooper was attending to the crash at around 2 p.m. when they were hit. The trooper, whose injuries are not specified, was transported to a hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
According to WPXI's news release, the incident occurred while the trooper was in the process of investigating the initial accident. Following the collision, the driver of the vehicle that struck the trooper remained on the scene, which is considered to be a standard procedure in traffic incidents of this nature.
WTAE provided similar details, adding that state officials had responded to the initial reports of the crash. It appears there was a rapid response to the accident, with police arriving on the scene promptly at the designated time to carry out their duties, which included securing the site, assisting victims, and directing traffic to ensure the safety of all involved.
As is typical in these situations, no further details have been immediately made available as authorities continue to thoroughly and carefully investigate all aspects of the incident.
