Grand Island, NY : State trooper injured after being struck by a car on a highway in Erie County on Saturday, Nov 7, 2015

Police say a New York State trooper has been injured after being struck by a car on a highway in western New York.

New York State Police say it happened around 10:15 p.m. Saturday on Grand Island in Erie County.

Authorities say the trooper, whose name was not immediately released, was struck by a car in the southbound lanes of Interstate 190.

Police say the trooper was taken to a local hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

Officials are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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Police: State trooper suffers non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by car on highway