Lincoln, RI : Rhode Island state trooper was injured after he was hit by a vehicle at State Route 146 on Sunday, 9th October, 2016

State police say a Rhode Island state trooper was hurt after he was hit by a vehicle while helping a disabled vehicle on state Route 146 in Lincoln.

State police say Jeremy Gaucher had been standing near the front of his cruiser Sunday morning when a vehicle lost control on the slick roadway, slid and then struck both the cruiser and the trooper.

Gaucher was taken to a hospital. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries and has been released.

Police say drugs and alcohol don't appear to be a contributing factor. They say weather may have had a role in the crash.

The incident remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.

State police say motorists should use caution and slow down when driving in poor weather conditions.

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Police: Car slides, crashes into police cruiser, officer