Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-35W and Highway 36

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit on I-35W and Highway 36 on Feb. 21, 2011.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-35W and Highway 36

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit on I-35W and Highway 36 on Feb. 21, 2011.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-35W and Highway 36

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit on I-35W and Highway 36 on Feb. 21, 2011.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-35W and Highway 36

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit on I-35W and Highway 36 on Feb. 21, 2011.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-35W and Highway 36

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit on I-35W and Highway 36 on Feb. 21, 2011.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-35W and Highway 36

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit on I-35W and Highway 36 on Feb. 21, 2011.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-694 and Silver Lake Road

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit Feb. 22, 2011 near I-694 and Silver Lake Road in New Brighton. The trooper was arresting a drunken driver when a car hit him from behind. He is one of two troopers hit still in the hospital.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-494 and County Road 6

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit on I-494 at County Road 6 in Plymouth when a vehicle lost control and hit the squad. The trooper wasn't hurt.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-494 and County Road 6

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit on I-494 at County Road 6 in Plymouth when a vehicle lost control and hit the squad. The trooper wasn't hurt.

Minnesota State Trooper Hit On I-494 and County Road 6

(credit: Minnesota Department of Public Safety)

A Minnesota State Trooper was hit on I-494 at County Road 6 in Plymouth when a vehicle lost control and hit the squad. The trooper wasn't hurt.