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Accident Involving Md. State Trooper Briefly Shuts Down I-695

PARKVILLE, Md. (WJZ) -- A Maryland State Trooper narrowly avoids being hit by a car in Baltimore County.

It happened Friday night on the Outer Loop of I-695 past Harford Road in Parkville.

Authorities say the trooper was investigating a collision when a blue Honda Fit struck his cruiser.

The impact sent the vehicle into a concrete barrier.

The trooper barely escaped being struck.

Meanwhile, the driver of the Honda was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The accident shut down all lanes of traffic for about an hour.

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