DPS trooper struck on valley freeway

MESA, Ariz. (KSAZ) - An Arizona Department of Pubic Safety motorcycle trooper suffered minor injuries after being struck on a valley freeway on Tuesday.

DPS tells Fox 10 that the trooper was hit while en route to investigate another collision when he was struck by a vehicle on the US 60 near Dobson Road.

The trooper suffered minor injuries as a result.

The Dobson exit ramp on westbound US 60 was closed for a short period of time due to the crash, which caused severe traffic delays on the freeway.

All lanes on US 60 have been re-opened.