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Deputy Injured as 18-Wheeler Slams Patrol SUV
26 Jun
Summary
- An 18-wheeler crashed into a deputy's patrol SUV.
- The incident occurred at a busy intersection after 5 p.m.
- An eyewitness reported the tractor-trailer ran a red light.
A deputy with the Catawba County Sheriff's Office is recovering following a significant traffic accident. The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. at the intersection of Conover Boulevard and Business 321. An 18-wheeler reportedly ran a red light, colliding with the deputy's patrol vehicle.
Eyewitnesses at the scene described the close call, with one stating the large truck "barely missed" them. The deputy involved in the crash suffered injuries that are not considered life-threatening. He was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol has taken charge of the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. It is currently unclear whether any charges will be filed against the driver of the tractor-trailer. The deputy's condition is stable as he recovers.
