Louisa deputy struck while checking on disabled car

Published: Nov. 5, 2016 at 1:59 PM EDT|Updated: Nov. 5, 2016 at 7:24 PM EDT

LOUISA, VA (WWBT) - A Louisa deputy was hit and severely injured by a car on Route 15 just after 6 p.m. Friday.

Officials say Deputy D.J. Hart was checking on a disabled car when he was struck, but they were not able to say whether the driver who hit the deputy stopped or kept going.

Trooper Hart was med-flighted to UVA Hospital with injuries that are considered serious, but not critical.

Virginia State Police is investigating.

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