BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - A Georgia State Patrol Trooper was injured after a crash in Bryan County.

According to a social media post from the Georgia Department of Public Saftey Sunday afternoon, a Trooper was traveling southbound on I-95, near Exit 87 in Bryan County, around 8 a.m. Sunday.

Officials say the Trooper was in the left lane monitoring a vehicle approaching from behind that he intended to stop for a traffic violation. The vehicle took the exit, and the Trooper attempted to move across to initiate the stop. During this maneuver, the Trooper crossed in front of a tractor-trailer, resulting in a collision.

The Trooper was taken to the hospital for head injuries, but was later released.

Officials say the crash remains under investigation, and a full review of the circumstances

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