Deputy Hurt in Overnight Wreck
By: Austin Kellerman
Updated: January 15, 2009
A Taylor County Sheriffs deputy was hurt in a traffic accident early this morning.It happened about 4:15 a.m. along I-20 near mile marker 277
The deputy was conducting a traffic stop near Merkel when another vehicle slammed into the back of his patrol car.
The deupty and the 75-year-old driver of the other vehicle were hurt.
Paramedics rushed them to Hendrick Medical Center for treatment.
The Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.







