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A Calera police officer was seriously injured in a head-on collision that killed another person Tuesday.The female officer was on duty and returning home to Jemison in a patrol car just after 5:20 p.m. when the crash happened at the intersection of Alabama Highway 191 and County Road 42 West.Jemison police and fire departments arrived to find the patrol vehicle and an SUV had been involved in a head-on collision.The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. That person's name has not been released.The officer was escorted to UAB hospital in Birmingham for treatment where she had surgery Wednesday morning. Police said she is expected to make a full recovery.Further details about the crash have not been released at this time.Jemison and Clanton police are investigating the wreck.Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has information to contact Cpl. Floyd Glass or Officer Nathan Bland at 205-688-4492.This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.
JEMISON, Ala. —
A Calera police officer was seriously injured in a head-on collision that killed another person Tuesday.
The female officer was on duty and returning home to Jemison in a patrol car just after 5:20 p.m. when the crash happened at the intersection of Alabama Highway 191 and County Road 42 West.
Jemison police and fire departments arrived to find the patrol vehicle and an SUV had been involved in a head-on collision.
The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. That person's name has not been released.
The officer was escorted to UAB hospital in Birmingham for treatment where she had surgery Wednesday morning. Police said she is expected to make a full recovery.
Further details about the crash have not been released at this time.
Jemison and Clanton police are investigating the wreck.
Police ask anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has information to contact Cpl. Floyd Glass or Officer Nathan Bland at 205-688-4492.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available. Stay updated on the latest stories with the WVTM 13 app. You can download it here.
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