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Deputy Sheriff Derrick Whittle succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier in an automobile accident at approximately 3:30 pm.

He was responding to a domestic disturbance involving weapons when his patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree. He was transported to a local hospital before being flown to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.

Deputy Whittle had served with the Union County Sheriff’s Office for less than one year. He is survived by his wife and two children.

UNION COUNTY, Ga. – A Union County deputy was critically injured in a wreck while responding to a call on Thursday.

Officials with the Union County Sheriff’s Office say Deputy Derrick Whittle was responding to a domestic call when he was involved in a single vehicle accident.

According to authorities, the accident happened around 3:30 p.m.

Whittle is at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee and is in critical condition.

Authorities did not say what caused the accident.

A fund has been set up to help his family with medical expenses.

You can make a donation to the Derrick Whittle Benefit at the United Community Bank in Blairesville. Contact Lisa Shook Dorton or Deanea Webster at 706-745-2151