A sheriff’s deputy has passed away after a fiery crash in Valdosta.
It happened at the intersection of Cat Creek Road and Norman Hall Road around 8:25 Saturday night.
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WCTV reports that the deputy was responding to a domestic violence call with lights and sirens.
Authorities say a semi truck turned in front of the deputy.
The deputy struck the right front side of the truck and the patrol car went up in flames.
The driver of the semi, 29-year-old Robbie J. Register, was able to pull the deputy from the burning vehicle.
39-year-old Deputy Michael Butler passed away from his injuries at South Georgia Medical Center.