Chester police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after an officer on a motorcycle was struck Friday afternoon.

Chester motorcycle cop struck in hit-and-run

Updated 25 mins ago

CHESTER --

Chester police are searching for a hit-and-run driver after an officer on a motorcycle was struck Friday afternoon.

Police are searching for a late 90's or early 2000's burgundy Pontiac, possibly a Grand Prix, with a green hood and green trunk.

Investigators say the vehicle fled toward Industrial Highway.

The officer was hit at the intersection of Morton and Fourth streets at 2:48 p.m.

The officer was rushed to the hospital.

Chester police tell Action News that the officer suffered minor injuries and is conscious, alert and speaking with doctors.