Vestavia Hills Police Officer Struck by Vehicle While Directing Traffic at School Event

A Vestavia Hills police officer was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at an elementary school on Friday.

Vestavia Hills Police Officer Struck by Vehicle While Directing Traffic at School Event

A Vestavia Hills police officer was struck by a vehicle while directing traffic at an elementary school on Friday.

The incident occurred at 11:15 a.m. near Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park.

Capt. Michael Keller stated that the school resource officer was managing traffic at the end of a district-wide professional development event for all school employees.

The officer was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.