Off-duty officer hit by vehicle while directing traffic in Ohio

WILLOUGHBY — An off-duty officer was injured after being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic in Ohio on Wednesday.

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The Willoughby Police Department in Lake County wrote in a social media post that the officer was working an off-duty traffic detail when a vehicle struck them.

The vehicle hit the officer from behind just after 11:45 a.m., according to a police spokesperson.

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Medics transported the officer to the hospital.

The spokesperson added that the officer has since been released with no serious injuries.

Charges are pending as the crash remains under investigation.

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