A Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputy Died In A Car Accident Friday Morning!

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On Sunday, Sheriff Chad Bianco of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a deputy injured in a crash early Friday morning had passed away from his wounds.

The accident occurred at 2:15 a.m. on Friday near the intersection of Esplanade Avenue and State Street in San Jacinto, and Hemet Sheriff’s Deputy Brett Harris was hurt.

Harris, 26, sustained severe injuries, including a “catastrophic brain injury,” as the Sheriff’s Office reported.

The Sheriff’s Office had confirmed that Harris was on his way to a call for support when the crash occurred, but no further details about the incident have been released.

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While attempting to free Harris from the wreckage, a second deputy sustained a knee injury. The other vehicle’s driver, a 56-year-old woman from Hemet, also suffered moderate injuries.

What caused the accident and who was at fault are still mysteries. CHP officers are handling the investigation.

You can also take a look at the tweet provided by KTLA below:

Harris was an organ donor, and the Sheriff’s Office said they were working with his family and the hospital to “ensure his wishes are honored.”

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Harris’s law enforcement friends and family are among those who will miss him much.

The Sheriff’s Office added that funeral details would be released later.

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