WLBT 3 - Jackson, MS: Deer blamed in sheriff deputy's wreck
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ATTALA COUNTY, MS (WLBT) - An Attala County Sheriff's Deputy is in the hospital after his vehicle slammed into a tree. Attala County Sheriff William Lee says Deputy Jerry Erving was on patrol at the time. Just after 1:00 a.m. Sunday emergency responders were called to the intersection of County Road 4167 and 4116.
According to Sheriff Lee Deputy Erving swerved to avoid hitting a deer, then overcorrected and hit a tree. Deputy Erving was taken to University Medical Center with a broken leg. He is listed in good condition.
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