A Nowata police officer who was hit by a car on Monday night appears to be in stable condition.

 

Nowata County Sheriff Jason McClain says they are hoping and praying for the officer and wishing him a speedy recovery.

 

The Nowata County Sheriff's Office originally reported that the officer was hit while directing traffic after a car stalled on the side of the road and a trailer went into a ditch. Deputies said the officer was going to be evacuated by helicopter, but had to be driven to the hospital because of severe weather.

 

McClain says a broken leg and wrist are only a few of the injuries that the officer suffered in the accident. We will have more information when it becomes available.