Washington: State trooper injured after vehicle hits patrol cruiser

A Washington State Patrol trooper was injured Tuesday evening after his patrol vehicle was hit by a driver on Interstate 5 near Marysville. According to WSP, a trooper was pulled over to keep a lane clear for fire trucks. The trooper’s patrol vehicle was rear-ended by a driver. Authorities said the trooper was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. Responding troopers then pulled the driver of the car that hit the trooper. The driver was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence.