A Clayton County police officer was hospitalised after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop near Charles R Drew High School in Riverdale, Georgia.
The officer was carrying out the stop at about 2.10pm on Wednesday when they were hit, according to the Clayton County Police Department. The crash happened close to Garden Walk Boulevard.
Police confirmed the officer suffered injuries, but have not released their name or provided details about their condition.
Witnesses reported seeing a large police escort accompanying emergency vehicles towards Grady Memorial Hospital in downtown Atlanta after the collision.
Authorities have not said precisely where the crash took place or confirmed whether the driver who struck the officer remained at the scene. It was also unclear whether any charges had been filed.
