The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a marine trooper was injured as strong storms swept across central Alabama Thursday afternoon.
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY, Ala. -
According to ALEA, the trooper’s patrol vehicle was struck by a falling tree on Elkahatchee Road near Wind Creek State Park around 1:30 p.m. in Tallapoosa County. A viewer-submitted photo shows a large pine tree on the hood of the Dodge Charger patrol car. The photo also shows extensive damage to the car’s roof and trunk.
The trooper was transported to a local hospital treatment and is currently recovering, officials said. The extent of the trooper’s injuries were not released.
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