Sandy Springs police seek car that struck officer

Sandy Springs police are seeking to identify the blue car in the photo after an officer was struck during a traffic stop. (Credit: Sandy Springs police)

Sandy Springs police are seeking to identify the blue car in the photo after an officer was struck during a traffic stop. (Credit: Sandy Springs police)

Sandy Springs police are seeking to identify a car after an officer was struck during a traffic stop Friday night, authorities said.

The incident happened just before 9 p.m. on Roswell Road near Morgan Falls Road, police spokesman Sgt. Forrest Bohannon said.

The car, which may be a bright blue compact Ford, was driven from the scene after the incident, police said.

The officer, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital and is being treated for minor injuries, Bohannon said.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Sandy Springs police at 404-843-6637.

Also, tipsters can remain anonymous, and be eligible for rewards of up to $2,000, by contacting Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477, texting information to 274637 or visiting crimestoppersatlanta.org.