In the afternoon of July 24th, a deputy from the Dade County Sheriff’s Office was involved in a two-car accident.
The incident occurred north of Clark Lumber Road on Highway 11 while the officer was responding to a call at the county’s northern end.
The collision happened between the officer’s 2013 Ford Explorer patrol car and a Chevrolet Silverado. Upon arrival, the Georgia State Patrol took over the investigation.
The GSP crash report indicated that the officer had activated their lights and sirens while driving north on Highway 11. The report described the incident as follows: the pickup truck was traveling ahead of the deputy when the officer tried to pass it.
However, the truck unexpectedly turned left into a driveway without using a turning signal, and when it returned to the northbound lane, the patrol car collided with its rear.
The driver of the truck stated that they did not hear or see the deputy’s car. Chief Deputy Tommy Bradford confirmed that both drivers received minor injuries and were treated accordingly.
Meanwhile, the GSP Public Information Office disclosed that the officer’s speed was not calculated. Bradford clarified that officers can exceed the speed limit when responding to calls, but they must exercise “due regard.” The GSP reiterated that “first responders must use due regard when traveling as an emergency vehicle.”
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