Clayton County deputy injured in head-on crash

A Clayton County deputy was injured in a head-on collision Thursday, Sheriff Victor Hill said.

The wreck was in front of Jackson Elementary School at Mt. Zion Boulevard and Thrailkill Road, Hill said.

The deputy was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, Channel 2 Action News reported.

Wreck moved out of the way and Mt. Zion Blvd & Thrailkill Rd intersection reopened in Clayton County. pic.twitter.com/aiIyPzhKEx
— Jason Durden (@JasonDurden) May 18, 2017

The intersection where the crash happened reopened about 4:30 p.m.

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Please avoid the area of Tara Blvd NB and I75 NB if possible due to accident with injuries. Sheriff Victor Hill https://t.co/atoS75Xp8d
— Clayton County SO (@ClaytonCountySO) May 18, 2017

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