24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck

What happened

A 24-year-old deputy was killed in a crash involving a coal truck while the deputy was on duty, the sheriff’s office said.

The incident involved a deputy working in an official capacity and a coal truck. The sheriff’s office announced the deputy’s death.

What is known

The sheriff’s office has described the deputy as 24 years old and said the deputy was on duty at the time of the crash. The sheriff’s office has not been identified by name in the information published here.

The crash’s location, the deputy’s name, the truck driver’s condition and the circumstances leading to the collision have not been stated.

What to watch

Further statements from the sheriff’s office or investigators could establish where the crash happened, identify the deputy and explain whether an investigation or other official review is underway.