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Border Patrol Officer Injured in Attack During Traffic Stop

WESH-TV News, Orlando

Orlando, Fla. -- A Border Patrol officer was injured Wednesday while conducting a traffic stop in Orlando.

Border Patrol Officer Injured During Apparent Traffic Stop It happened at the intersection of McCoy Road and Tradeport Drive, WESH NewsChannel 2 reported.

Alan Kuperstein apparently pulled over a truck near Orlando International Airport late Wednesday morning, and was hurt when the driver attacked him and pulled away in the truck. Kuperstein was dragged 25 to 30 yards.

Kuperstein was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center, his injuries are not considered life-threatening and he should be OK.

The driver of the truck has been arrested