Md. Trooper Released From Hospital After Crash

FREDERICK, Md. (AP) -- A Maryland state trooper injured while investigating a collision in Frederick has been released from the hospital.

The Maryland State Police says Sean McCarty was released after being treated for minor injuries.

McCarty was investigating a traffic crash on Ballenger Center Drive around 4 p.m. on Wednesday when he was struck by a passing car that pinned him against his patrol car.

No charges have been filed.

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