CAIRO – Two state troopers sustained non-life-threatening injuries late Monday afternoon when they were struck by a passing vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on Route 23 in the Town of Cairo.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene of the 5:25 p.m. incident, although police provided no details about the circumstances.

The troopers were transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

The incident remains under investigation.

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