San Marcos police officer struck on I-35

A San Marcos police officer was struck by a motor vehicle on Interstate 35 on Monday.

According to the San Marcos Police Department, north I-35 was shut down near Exit 205 after Officer Paul Beller was hit by a vehicle at approximately 1:30 p.m.

Beller was transported by ambulance to a trauma facility in the region, where surgery was performed, officials said.