A Connecticut State police trooper was taken to the hospital after being rear-ended on Route 8 in Waterbury Monday.
State police said the trooper, who has not been identified, was stopped in a cruiser conducting traffic enforcement on the soutbound side of Route 8 near exit 34 when the accident occurred around 5:20 p.m.
The trooper was transported to the hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.
More information was not immediately available.
