NJ Transit officials are investigating an officer struck by a car in Newark's downtown district Tuesday night.
According to a statement, at approximately 7 p.m., an officer with the New Jersey Transit Police Department was directing traffic at the scene of an accident near Raymond Boulevard and Route 1 and 9 in Newark when a vehicle struck him.
Officials said the officer was transported to University Hospital where he sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
There were no other injuries reported and the driver stayed at the scene.