HENDERSON (KTNV) — A Henderson Police officer was involved in a crash Tuesday morning.
It happened around 7:44 a.m. in the area of 215 westbound and Windmill, according to the Henderson Police Department.
WATCH | Henderson police share more on the crash involving an on-duty officer:
Capt. Seth VanBeveren said that the officer was working as part of the Southern Nevada Task Force, conducting traffic enforcement in the area. VanBeveren told media that during the enforcement, the officer, who was on a motorcycle, was hit by a driver and subsequently taken to a local hospital.
"Although he has a long road to recovery ahead of him, and with his injuries, he is expected to survive and make a full recovery," VanBeveren said.
The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, authorities said.
As the investigation continues, the roads in the area will remain closed until further notice.
VanBeveren also reminded drivers that with motorcycles, they want others to be aware of them and to share the roadway.
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