Police officer from Scottville injured in Berrien County.

Police officer from Scottville injured in Berrien County.

BERRIEN COUNTY — Scottville native David Wyman, who is a police officer for the Chikaming Township Police Department in Berrien County, was seriously injured Sunday after being struck by a vehicle while on duty on I-94.

According to a press release, the incident occurred about 9:30 p.m, Officer Wyman was struck by a vehicle driven by a 67-year-old man. The crash took place upon I-94, at the eastbound 12mm exit ramp.

Officer Wyman was at the scene of a vehicle in a ditch and was about ready to clear the scene. Preliminarily, Officer Wyman was struck outside of the patrol car. After Officer Wyman was struck, the vehicle that struck Officer Wyman crashed into the rear of the patrol car.

The traffic crash is currently being investigated by the Berrien County Sheriff’s Department and details concerning the traffic crash will be released at a later date.

Officer David Wyman is a six-year police veteran and has been employed with the Chikaming Township Police Department for three-months.

Officer David Wyman is in stable condition.

Assisting agencies are:

1. Berrien County Sheriff’s Department

2. Michigan State Police

3. Three Oaks Police

4. Bridgman Police

5. Pokagon Tribal Police