A Brooklyn Heights police officer is recovering from his injuries after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop Saturday.
Lt. John Lambert responded to a one-vehicle traffic accident at 4:51 p.m. Saturday on the State Route 176 southbound and I-480 eastbound, near the Tuxedo Avenue overpass.
While he assisted the driver who spun out into traffic due to icy road conditions, another vehicle lost control and hit him.
Lt. Lambert was struck and thrown over the guardrail while trying to prevent the 18-year-old driver from being hit by the oncoming vehicle, police said.
Police say Lt. Lambert lost consciousness for four minutes, and was taken to MetroHealth Medical center.
He is currently in fair condition with multiple fractures.
Lt. Lambert has worked on the police force for 22 years.
