Off duty officer struck by car, taken to hospital, after stopping to help on I-285.

An off-duty Atlanta police officer was struck by a vehicle while working to help a stranded motorist on Interstate 285 late Monday night.

The officer, who has not been identified, was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Information at the scene was limited, but the officer was said to be 'alert and breathing' when he was taken to the hospital.

Authorities are expected to comment further on the officer's condition later this afternoon.