Witnesses state that a Sheriff Deputy responding to a call on Little John rolling "code 3" lights and sirens swerved to miss a car that pulled in front of him and crashed into the nearby field.
The deputy is being transported via ambulance.
Captain Cantrell, incident commander, had no comment.
Highway patrol is en route, Little John remains closed to through traffic at this point. Please use alternate routes.
7:30 Deputies on scene requesting permission to access Sheriff vehicle to get equipment out of vehicle. Damage to the frame is making access to the vehicle difficult.
CHP on scene.
