CRISP COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) — A Crisp County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured in a vehicle crash this afternoon while responding to a structure fire.

The deputy was traveling south on Highway 41 with emergency lights and siren activated when he tried to pass other vehicles. At the same time, another vehicle tried to turn left into a private driveway.

The deputy tried to avoid the collision but struck the vehicle, causing the patrol car to leave the roadway and overturn.

The deputy was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The occupants of the other vehicle also suffered minor injuries.

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