Gwinnett police officer hit directing traffic at Norcross High School

A Gwinnett County police officer was hit directing traffic Monday morning at Norcross High School, police said.

The incident happened about 7 a.m.

"The officer was not seriously injured and refused to be transported by ambulance to the hospital," Gwinnett police Cpl. Deon Washington said.

The driver was cited for failing to obey an officer directing traffic and not having a driver’s license at the scene, Washington said.

No other details were released.

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