The Cherokee County Sheriff's Department is reminding drivers to move over or slow down for emergency personnel and road crews when flashing lights are visible.

 The reminder comes as a KHP Trooper's patrol vehicle was struck yesterday afternoon while assisting a motorist on I-70 Westbound in Saline County. KHP officials say the trooper is currently alert and conscious, but was initially trapped inside his vehicle.

 Cherokee County Sheriff David Groves says it's a scary scenario that could have been much worse.

 Only three feet separate emergency personnel from traffic moving at highway speeds, and there's only so much emergency personnel can do to keep themselves safe when they pull over on the side of the road.

 KHP and Sheriff's officials ask you to do your part to help troopers go home to their loved ones. Make a difference and help save someone's life by moving over and slowing down.