Iowa State patrol vehicle struck by semi near Mason City
[Iowa State Patrol Twitter]
(ABC 6 News) – The Iowa State Patrol is reminding drivers to use caution on the roads after one of its patrols was struck by a semi Friday.
The State Patrol said the crash happened in District 8 in north-central Iowa. One of its Lieutenants was struck by a semi while he was in his vehicle assisting another crash.
The state trooper escaped with only minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for examination.
District 8 – Mason City
— Iowa State Patrol (@iowastatepatrol) January 14, 2022
?? Please use caution if you have to be out on the roads! One of our Lieutenants was struck by a semi when he was in his vehicle assisting another crash. Thankfully, he appears to only have minor injuries and is getting checked out at a local hospital. pic.twitter.com/jcDSN9Pk7Q