A New York City police officer riding a motorcycle has suffered a leg injury after being struck by a car on the Upper West Side.

The New York Police Department says the driver was attempting to change lanes at the intersection of 84th Street and Park Avenue when she struck the highway officer.

The officer is being treated at a local hospital for a leg injury. The NYPD says his injuries are not life-threatening.

Authorities are investigating the accident.

(AP)