An Oklahoma City police officer is on administrative leave after video showed him throwing Lich Vu, 70, to the ground after a traffic ticket dispute.

There was a use of force, and an elderly man sustained serious injuries that required hospitalization," police said.

It's shocking video of an elderly man being throw to the ground and handcuffed during a traffic stop. Video of the exchange between the officer and driver involved in the traffic sop was released by police.

An Oklahoma City officer is under investigation over his actions during an encounter with a 71-year-old driver at the scene of a car accident.

The man was hospitalized with serious head and neck injuries. The Oklahoma City Police Department is investigating the incident.