By Associated Press - Monday, September 30, 2019

PHOENIX (AP) - Authorities say a Phoenix police officer only suffered minor injuries after being struck by a distracted driver.

The incident happened as the officer was directing traffic in a neighborhood Monday around 7:30 a.m.

Police say the driver stayed at the scene.

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The driver did not show any signs of impairment.

It was not immediately known if the driver would be cited.

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