School resource officer struck near Vestavia Hills elementary school

VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. ( WIAT ) — An officer is recovering after being struck by a vehicle Friday, the Vestavia Hills Police Department reports.

At around 11:15 a.m., an unnamed school resource officer with VHPD was struck at an intersection near Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park.

According to a press release, the officer was on traffic duty after a development event for Vestavia Hills City School employees.

The officer was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. They are expected to make a full recovery. No further information is available at this time.

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