WILLIAMSTON, S.C. (WSPA) – A Williamston police officer is recovering after he was struck by a vehicle on Gossett Drive Tuesday morning.
According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, the crash happened at about 7:25 a.m. on Gossett Road near First Street.
7 News crews on scene said the officer was investigating a single-vehicle crash when he was hit by an SUV.
Crews said the officer was conscious and speaking after being hit.
Williamston Police said the officer has been released from the hospital and is resting at home.
The driver of the SUV was not injured, according to crews on scene.