Last Updated on January 16, 2023 by C-Car Staff
SAN BERNARDINO >> A sheriff’s deputy and a Victorville man were recovering Sunday after the patrol car was hit in the side while heading to aid another deputy involved in a foot chase, authorities said.
Shortly before 9 a.m. the deputy, whose name wasn’t released, was driving south on Del Rosa Avenue with his overhead lights and siren on when he slowed to cross Highland Avenue, sheriff’s Cpl. Mark Addy said.
• Photos: Sheriff’s deputy, Victorville man injured in crash
“As he came through the intersection with his lights and sirens still activated he was broadsided by the other vehicle,” Addy said. “Both vehicles came to rest on the southeast corner of the roadway.”
The deputy and the other driver, identified as Thomas Brannan, 51, were taken to hospitals with non life-threatening injuries.
• Video: Sheriff’s Cpl. Mark Addy details crash
The intersection was closed for about four hours so members of the sheriff’s Major Accident Investigation Team could look into the crash.
