Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that a trooper was struck by a vehicle while conducting a rolling roadblock on Interstate 35.
According to officials, Trooper Joshua Harrington and Trooper Dustin Atnip were slowing traffic in the northbound lanes near mile marker 3 on March 25 as construction crews worked ahead.
A truck reportedly drove through the roadblock and sideswiped Harrington’s patrol vehicle at highway speeds while the trooper was traveling at approximately 5 miles per hour.
Both the trooper and the driver were evaluated by EMS at the scene and are expected to be okay.
Authorities said the driver involved has a neurological condition and may not have been fit to operate a vehicle.
Officials also reminded the public that concerns about a driver’s ability can be reported through a driver review request process.
OHP shared the video on their social media account.
Oklahoma Highway Patrol shares footage of trooper struck by driver with neurological condition who may have been unfit to operate vehicle on I-35
