School Resource Officer Injured in Lexington School Zone Incident

A school resource officer was injured Tuesday morning while directing traffic in a school zone in Lauderdale County, Alabama.

According to the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, SRO Donnie Hill was struck by a vehicle in the Lexington School zone after a crash between two vehicles caused one of them to hit the officer.

Officials say Hill sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for evaluation. He is expected to be released.

The sheriff’s office is reminding drivers to use caution and slow down when traveling through school zones.