State trooper injured in Callaway County accident

A Missouri Highway Patrol trooper was hurt in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Callaway County.

Patrol reports show the crash occurred at 2:52 p.m. on the eastbound U.S. 54 off-ramp to Route H.

Trooper Andrew Lawman, 31, of Jefferson City, was stopped for a stop sign on the off-ramp and was struck from behind by a vehicle driven by Ethan Newman, 24, of Valley Park.

Lawman was treated for minor injuries while Newman had no reported injuries. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.