Pickens Sheriff's Deputy & Pedestrian Incident in East Ellijay
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Channel: KnowPickens · 2014 · News & Politics
On December 2, 2014 at approximately 7:00 pm, a Pickens County deputy sheriff was involved in a motor vehicle accident with a pedestrian in Gilmer County. The incident occurred on Highway 515 and Maddox Drive in East Ellijay. The deputy was traveling northbound in his assigned patrol car when a pedestrian attempted to run across the roadway in front of oncoming traffic. A preliminary review of the patrol car’s onboard video indicates the deputy was traveling under the posted speed limit and had the right of way at the time of the accident. The pedestrian was airlifted to Kennestone Hospital where he is reported to be in stable condition. The deputy was not injured. The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the accident. Below are notes provided. Speed 48 MPH Driving non-emergency Digital camera active when emergency lights turned on, automatic 30 second playback loop. Vehicle checked (brakes) Drug screen required for deputy involved accident (per policy) Phone recorded checked Independent investigation by Georgia State Patrol Accident review board mandatory for all vehicle accidents (per policy)
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