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Whitehouse police officer struck by car's mirror during a traffic stop

Police say Office Christopher Pearcy was struck outside his patrol vehicle while conducting a traffic stop.

WHITEHOUSE, Ohio — A Whitehouse police officer was struck by a car's mirror outside his patrol vehicle Friday night, according to police.

Police say Officer Christopher Pearcy was conducting a traffic stop on Waterville Street (ST 64) near the Whitehouse Square when Joseph Zieroff Jr. hit him with the mirror of his car. 

The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries but Whitehouse fire crews took him to the hospital as a precaution. He has been released from the hospital. 

Ohio State Highway Patrol went to the scene to investigate the incident. 

The driver of the vehicle that struck our officer was arrested by troopers for an OVI, according to police.

Zieroff is still due in court. 

Credit: Lucas County Sheriff's Office

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