A Lee County sheriff’s deputy was struck and killed while directing traffic outside an elementary school, according to the sheriff’s office.
The incident occurred earlier today when the deputy, identified as Rick Haggard, was struck by a vehicle. The sheriff’s office expressed heartbreak over the loss and asked the public to pray for Haggard’s family and the school community.
Details about the circumstances of the crash or the driver involved have not been released. The sheriff’s office is investigating the incident and has not provided further information at this time.
The community mourns the loss of Deputy Haggard, who was serving in his role at the time of the accident.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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