Missouri: Rock Hill officer struck by vehicle; two suspects arrested after crash

Officer Steven Sperber responded to a suspicious vehicle call in the 800 block of Tavalon in Rock Hill. While getting out of his vehicle, Sperber was struck by an oncoming vehicle, which fled the scene and crashed on Manchester Road, about a mile west of the Tavalon and Manchester intersection.

According to police, the vehicle was weaving in and out of traffic which eventually resulted in the driver losing control of the vehicle and striking the utility pole. "The accident itself was terrible," said Matt Reis, who witnessed the crash. "That car is literally wrapped around that pole."

The vehicle, a Pontiac G6, was carrying four occupants, two adults and two juveniles. Both adults sustained injuries as a result of the crash and remain in the hospital. Both have had charges filed against them.

The two juveniles were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital and later released. They have been referred to juvenile court, but authorities say they don't expect to charge either with a crime.

Sperber was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life threatening head injuries and remains in stable condition.