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Crash in Van Buren involving Crawford County Deputy

The crash took place at the intersection of Alma Highway and Alma Boulevard in Van Buren.

CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — A crash involving a Crawford County Sheriff's deputy took place Saturday, March 18. According to the Crawford County Sheriff's Office and Van Buren Police, the deputy is currently recovering. 

The crash took place at the intersection of Alma Highway and Alma Boulevard in Van Buren. Police say the deputy was heading to a disturbance call when the deputy and another car crashed into each other. A 5NEWS viewer told us his GMC truck was also hit and was injured in that crash and shared these photos:

Credit: Devyn Dee Miller
Credit: Devyn Dee Miller
Credit: Devyn Dee Miller

Crawford County Sheriff Daniel Perry told 5NEWS the deputy has a concussion. The deputy and one of the drivers involved in the crash were taken to the hospital with "non-life threatening injuries".

The identity of the deputy has not been released at this time. No further details have been released. 

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