BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — A police officer was struck by a car on Friday afternoon in Bridgeport, according to authorities.

Officials said the Bridgeport police officer was walking in the area of Brewster and Fairfield streets just after 2 p.m. when he was hit by the car. The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

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The driver did remain at the scene of the crash, according to police.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.