Officer injured after being hit by SUV outside Citizens Bank Park

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A Philadelphia police officer was injured Wednesday night after being struck by an SUV in South Philadelphia.

The incident happened around 9:15 p.m. in a parking lot outside Citizens Bank Park.

Law enforcement sources tell Action News the officer was directing traffic following the Phillies game when he was hit by a driver.

The officer reportedly suffered a knee injury and is alert and talking, sources added.

Authorities said the driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Further details about the incident have not been released.

Stay with Action News as we continue to follow this developing story.