VIDEO: Cherokee Co. deputy’s split-second decision prevents crash during driver’s medical emergency – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

Published
June 17, 2026
Location
medical emergency CHEROKEE COUNTY, Georgia
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Medical Emergency Cherokee County Georgia in medical emergency CHEROKEE COUNTY, Georgia: A Cherokee County sheriff’s sergeant prevented a potential collision when he encountered a stalled vehicle whose driver was experiencing a medical emergency. The driver crossed the center line and hit the patrol car instead of an oncoming civilian vehicle.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Motorist Driver Injured

Original reporting

VIDEO: Cherokee Co. deputy’s split-second decision prevents crash during driver’s medical emergency – WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta

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