CARROLLTON, Ga. — A Carrollton police officer was flown to an Atlanta area hospital after being hit by a car on Wednesday, police said.

Carrollton police officials say an officer was hit by a car while trying to direct traffic on North Park Street.

Carrollton police have shut down all lanes on Highway 27 North at Ingles. Police did not say when lanes will reopen.

Meredith Browning with the Carrollton Police Department said the officer was seriously injured. The identity of the officer and current extent of their injury is unknown.

Police say the driver accused of hitting the officer did stop.