Officer hit during traffic stop, 19-year-old arrested

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A West Alls police officer is recovering tonight after he was hit by a car during a traffic stop.

It happened around 4:30 p.m. this afternoon near 84th and Greenfield.

A 19-year-old man is accused of driving away from police after getting pulled over -- hitting an officer in the process.

Police spotted the suspect's car near 70th and Greenfield.

And after hitting several parked cars along Greenfield, the suspect ditched his car near 64th and Greenfield and ran.

He was arrested a short time later.

The officer was treated for minor injuries.

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