Oconee County deputy seriously injured in head-on crash
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office released these photos showing the aftermath of a head-on crash between a deputy and civilian on Oct. 5, 2021. (Oconee County Sheriff's Office)
OCONEE COUNTY, Ga. - An Oconee County deputy is recovering after a passing car hit their cruiser head-on trying to avoid traffic.
The sheriff's office says a driver swerved into the deputy's lane to avoid another vehicle stopped to make a left turn.
The deputy was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries but is expected to survive.
The other driver was treated on the scene and released.
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