A Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputy suffered only minor injuries after a traffic crash that left his vehicle upside down, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.
Lt. Timothy D. Hinson, 52, of Graceville was injured at 8 a.m. Sunday near County Road 169 and Ezell Road while driving a 2013 Chevy Tahoe, FHP reported. Hinson traveled northbound on 169 and approached the intersection of Ezell Road, when he lost control of the vehicle before it moved onto the east shoulder and entered a ditch, according to FHP. The vehicle impacted a power pole, continued northeastward and overturned before resting facing east upside down, FHP reported.
FHP reported Hinson was not wearing a seatbelt, but only listed minor injuries and was treated at Flowers Hospital in Dothan, Ala. The FHP also reported alcohol results were pending. The investigation into the crash continues, FHP said.