Deputy involved in fatal crash in Floyd County
Updated: 9:56 AM, Jan 07, 2020
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FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A fatal crash has shut down a road in Floyd County and the sheriff confirms that a deputy was involved.
The crash happened Tuesday morning on Highway 321 near Highlands ARH. Sheriff John Hunt confirmed that a deputy was involved. One person was killed. The deputy suffered non life-threatening injuries.
Weather is expected to be a factor in the crash.
The road is closed at this time for crews to clear the scene.
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This saddens me to the core. The top picture is within eyesight of where I was born and raised, and the hospital behind the photographer is where my daughter was born (HRMC) at that time. I pray for the victim, as well as their family on this very bad day. May God give you peace.