Another officer struck :(

That sucks, is the officer going to be ok? Lots of good points in the posts above, I think it basically boils down to the idiot drivers gawking or not paying attention. Officers know the dangers of pulling any vehicle over, even during the daytime, most will say it's just part of the job. I know here in MN if a trooper pulls a car over on the HWY or interstate, they approach the side of the car facing the ditch. But still, the car can be struck and happens every year here in MN too.