A California Highway Patrol officer was transported to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after suffering a stroke in Canyon Country while on-duty. 

At around 3:40 p.m. first responders received reports of a CHP officer who was suffering a medical emergency on Sand Canyon Road and the 14 Freeway, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.  

The officer was reported to have been experiencing a stroke, according to officials. 

The officer  was transported to the hospital by first responders. Their condition is not known as of the publication of this article. 

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story; the KHTS Newsroom will add more information as it becomes available.

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