Chicago police officer hit by car during traffic stop in Homan Square

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago police officer is recovering after they were hurt during a traffic stop Tuesday night on the city's West Side.

The incident happened just before 10 p.m. near Flournoy and Central Park, in the Homan Square neighborhood, Chicago police said.

The officer was walking toward the stopped car when the driver opened his door, put the vehicle in reverse and hit the officer before speeding away.

The officer is expected to be OK.

Area detectives are continuing to investigate the aggravated battery. No one was in custody.

No further information was immediately available.

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