On 07 26 2023 at approximately 3:16 p.m. a deputy from the Alleghany County Sheriffs Office was responding to assist the Clifton Forge Police Department on a call to Commercial Avenue. The deputy had activated his emergency lights and siren while responding from The City of Covington.
The deputy was involved in a minor crash with another vehicle at the intersection of Monroe Avenue and Chestnut Street in Covington. No injuries were reported. The Virginia State Police investigated the incident.
Upon completion of the investigation, it was determined that the deputy was not at fault, and had used due regard to public safety, while responding to the mutual aid call.
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