Texas: DPS trooper struck by vehicle in Brazoria County

A Texas DPS trooper was injured during a traffic stop in Brazoria County early Wednesday, officials say. The incident happened on CR 58 near CR 48 near Manvel.

According to Trooper Stephen Woodard, the trooper was assisting in a search on a vehicle when an auto passing by hit him. The trooper was taken to Memorial Hermann hospital by ground ambulance and is expected to survive.

The person who hit the trooper was also taken to a hospital with unknown injuries or medical issues. He or she is also expected to survive.

DPS says the troopers involved in the traffic stop had their emergency lights on; it's unknown what caused the incident.