Sheriff Larry Amerson |
Changes could come to what officials call a dangerous
intersection in Calhoun County.
The intersection at Highway 431 and Bynum-Leatherwood Road
is the same place where a deputy was struck by a vehicle on Monday while
directing traffic around an accident.
Sheriff Larry Amerson said he's going to contact the Alabama
Department of Transportation about installing a traffic light, which he
believes would make the intersection safer.
Amerson said It's dark right there in the best of
circumstances there's are no lights marking intersection when you come
in...that's the main route for people going into the Anniston Army Depot, lots
of traffic for everybody going in and out. It's a difficult intersection
The injured deputy is being treated at UAB Hospital, where
doctors say he has a long recovery ahead of him.
The sheriff's office has established an account to help
cover the deputy's wife and family's expenses relating to his hospital stay in
Birmingham. You can donate at http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/injured-deputy/254282
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