Derrick Whittle, Union County Deputy Hurt in Crash Dies
A Union County deputy who critically injured in a crash last week has died. Authorities say Deputy Derrick Whittle was responding to a domestic call when the accident happened.
Authorities say the single-car crash happened at about 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. They say Whittle ran off the road and hit a tree.
Whittle was taken to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was first listed in critical condition, but later passed away.
A fund was set up to help Whittle’s family with medical expenses. Donations can be made to the Derrick Whittle Benefit at the United Community Bank in Blairsville. Contact Lisa Shook Dorton or Deanea Webster at 706-745-2151 for more information.
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