Deputy Sacrifices Himself To Stop A Car Thief

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Some cops really do lay it all on the line to serve and protect their community, like this deputy sheriff who crashed into a suspect so he didn’t hit some citizen head-on. Glynn County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christopher Hatcher is receiving high praise for his heroic actions after his dashcam footage was shared with the public.

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According to Glynn County Sheriff’s Office, everything started on December 4 when the suspect carjacked the vehicle from a woman. In the process of taking the car, the suspect allegedly hit the woman and her dog “numerous times.”

Already, the guy showed a disregard for the safety of others, but he was about to take that up a few notches. He fled from police in the stolen car, exceeding 120 mph while driving recklessly. Law enforcement knew it was only a matter of time before he caused a serious wreck, possibly killing someone.

As Deputy Hatcher approached the suspect from the opposite direction on a four-lane road, the suspect blasted through a red light, clipping the back end of a pickup truck that was turning left. That sent the stolen vehicle careening into oncoming traffic.