The driver of a car intentionally struck an Oceanside police officer conducting traffic stop Monday.

The scene was at Oceanside Boulevard and Foussat Road. One suspect was in custody and the wounded officer was airlifted to a hospital—condition unknown.

The incident is being investigated as attempted murder, police told NBC San Diego.

No further details were available. ‘

Oceanside police officer hit by car. Details at 4, 5 and 6 @nbcsandiego pic.twitter.com/WK4AF6E9jB — Katia Lopez-Hodoyan (@KatiaNBC) June 19, 2017

Oceanside is a coastal city located on California’s South Coast. It is the third-largest city in San Diego County, California.

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