TULSA, Okla. (KFOR) – Oklahoma Highway Patrol says they are thankful this situation wasn’t worse, after Trooper Russell Callicoat #296 was hit by a car while parked on the WB shoulder of I-44 near Yale in Tulsa, OK.

Police officials say last night just before 11 p.m. a driver left the roadway and struck the troopers vehicle.

Authorities say Trooper Callicoat was admitted to the hospital and is expected to be ok.

OHP is investigating the cause of the crash.