State Trooper struck by vehicle while helping another on 146

By: The Associated Press

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LINCOLN, R.I. – State police say a Rhode Island state trooper was hurt after he was hit by a vehicle while helping a disabled vehicle on state Route 146 in Lincoln.              

State police say Jeremy Gaucher had been standing near the front of his cruiser Sunday morning when a vehicle lost control on the slick roadway, slid and then struck both the cruiser and the trooper.              

Gaucher was taken to a hospital. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries and has been released.              

Police say drugs and alcohol don’t appear to be a contributing factor. They say weather may have had a role in the crash.              

The incident remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.              

State police say motorists should use caution and slow down when driving in poor weather conditions.

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