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Utah Highway Patrol trooper struck by vehicle on I-215

Utah Highway Patrol trooper struck by vehicle on I-215
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MURRAY, Utah — A Utah Highway Patrol trooper was injured after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 215 on Thursday morning.

Information on what happened is sparse at this time but officials say this happened on I-215 near 6200 South at around 5:50 a.m.. Utah Highway Patrol tells FOX 13 News that the trooper was outside of his vehicle and responding to a crash when he was struck and that he suffered moderate injuries.

The area is closed to one lane northbound while officials respond.

FOX 13 News has a crew on the way to learn more.