WINDHAM, N.H. (WHDH) - A police officer was struck and injured by a car in Windham, New Hampshire, late Friday afternoon, officials said.
Emergency crews responding to the area of 124 Indian Rock Road about 4:30 p.m. found an officer suffering from injuries, according to Windham police.
Officer Chris VanHirtum was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at the intersection of Indian Rock Road (Route 111) and Range Road due to a power outage as a result of a fallen tree on Route 111, police say.
“While he was directing traffic, he was hit from behind,” Windham police Capt. Mike Caron said. “It’s pretty scary at first. We heard on the radio all he did was call for help.”
VanHirtum was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
“One of the best guys we have on the department,” Caron said. “He’s a department jokester, everyone loves him. He’s been with us since 2011, and I don’t think we can find a better police officer.”
No additional information was immediately available.
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