A Maryland Stare Trooper that was performing a separate traffic stop was struck this morning at exit 6 on I-270 (West Montgomery Avenue).
The trooper was transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, according to Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Pete Piringer.
The incident occurred around 6:30am.
Expect residual delays this morning in the area.
Update – SB I270 at West Montgomery Ave., Route 28, collision, pedestrian struck (MD State Trooper) @MCFRS_EMIHS transporting 1 adult Pri2 trauma, NLT https://t.co/pkLytWehRz pic.twitter.com/CThrDLAbgC
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 1, 2021