SUV Hits Deputy While on Duty

At 2:45 AM, a Sedgwick County deputy was parked with lights on, helping control traffic after an accident—when an SUV slammed into his passenger side. The driver, suspected of DUI, now faces aggravated battery charges and is jailed. The deputy suffered minor injuries, while the SUV’s passenger walked away unharmed. Authorities are investigating, with the Kansas Highway Patrol handling the crash and Derby PD focusing on impaired driving. This sobering incident underscores the daily risks officers face—and the deadly consequences of impaired driving, even when it’s aimed at helping others. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/10eafb42fee9819d