DALE COUNTY, Ala – A Dale County sheriff’s deputy in Alabama sustained minor injuries after a tree fell onto a vehicle while deputies were assisting motorists during Hurricane Isaias.
Video captured the moment a tree suddenly collapsed onto the vehicle as deputies were responding to an already dangerous situation. According to the Dale County Sheriff’s Office, the injured deputy received medical treatment for minor injuries and has since returned home to his family.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday, October 9, at approximately 9:30 p.m. as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
As of Sunday, October 11, at least four fatalities have been reported, including two in Florida and two in Alabama. Nothing further at this time.
SOURCE: DALE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICES
