Law enforcement community rallies behind Georgia deputy ejected from car during crash

TROUP COUNTY, Ga. — A Coweta County deputy has a long road to recovery after a life-altering car crash.

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Dept. Braelyn Dozier was driving his Coweta County patrol car north on I-85 around 5:30 a.m., on Apr. 6 when he went off the road and into the median. The car then went back on the road and flipped several times before coming to a stop.

Officials said Dozier was ejected from the car.

He was taken to the hospital. Deputies have not released his condition but said that he sustained multiple injuries.

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A tractor-trailer that slowed down as it approached the crash was hit from behind by a 2012 Toyota Corolla.

Dozier and the driver of the Toyota Corolla were airlifted to Midtown Medical Center.

Officials did not provide an update on the driver of the Toyota Corolla.

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To help ease the burden, Dozier’s law enforcement family has created a fundraiser to help him during this difficult time.

“Our hope is to show Deputy Dozier that he has a large support system,” the organization’s website said.

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