Wreck involving deputy ends with cruiser up the side of a power pole

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Lawrenceville police are investigating a crash between a Gwinnett County sheriff’s deputy and another car.

The crash happened near the intersection of Highway 20 and Swanson Drive shortly after 3:30 p.m.

Investigators said Cpl. Robert Loewen with the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office hit another car after it turned in front of him as it was turning onto Swanson Drive.

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That’s when police said Loewen swerved to avoid the car and ended up driving up a utility pole guide wire.

Loewen was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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