Bay County Sheriff’s Office Field Services deputy Corporal Daren Priest was transported to a local hospital this morning after his vehicle was struck by another car while he was on duty.
At approximately 10:00 AM, Cpl. Priest’s patrol car was located on the side of the road, near the intersection of Tammy Pitts Road and Highway 231 in Fountain. It was struck in the rear by another vehicle, causing Cpl. Priest’s patrol car to move approximately 40 yards from the site of the impact.
Cpl. Priest has been transported to a local hospital with what appear to be neck and back injuries. The driver and the passenger of the other vehicle have also been transported to a local hospital.