ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured early Thursday in a single-vehicle crash while responding to an emergency call near Barnardsville, authorities said.
Deputy Anthony Packett was responding with lights and sirens activated to a reported assault involving a woman around 1:30 a.m. when his patrol vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree near 16 Stoney Fork Road, according to the sheriff’s office.
Packett was taken to Mission Hospital with minor injuries. He is expected to make a full recovery.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
Sheriff Quentin Miller said in a statement that the agency is grateful Packett was not seriously hurt.
“We are thankful Deputy Packett was not seriously hurt and will make a full recovery,” Miller said. “This is a reminder that the work we do can be dangerous, and the safety of our deputies is our priority.”