CHARLOTTE, NC– On Monday, a Citizens On Patrol volunteer was directing traffic when he was struck by a vehicle.
The COPS officer identified as, William Schweppe, was wearing a reflective vest and utilizing a flashlight to direct traffic when a white 4 door sedan struck him and then fled the scene.
Schweppe received a serious but non-life threatening injury and was transported to CMC-Main.
William Schweppe remains hospitalized Tuesday morning and is expected to have surgery later today.
CMPD is asking anyone with information on the identify of the driver to call 911.
