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Posted: March 22, 2010

Chatham deputy crashes patrol car on way to call

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Chatham deputy crashes patrol car on way to call

Moncure, N.C. — A Chatham County deputy lost control of his patrol car and crashed into a sign and a tree shortly before 6 a.m. Monday on U.S. Highway 1 near Exit 79 while responding to a call.

Deputy Jon Purvis was taken to UNC Hospitals with injuries. He was conscious and alert, according to a statement from the Chatham County Sheriff's Office.

"Medical staff are currently conducting numerous tests and so far all have came back negative to serious injury," sheriff's officials said.

Purvis had his emergency lights on and was responding to a call about inmates who were being transported from Union County. One of the inmates started beating his head on a window, so the driver pulled off U.S. 1 and called for help, Trooper Chris Black said.

Purvis, a native of New Hanover County, has been with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office for 22 months.

RELATED TOPICS: Chatham County, New Hanover County, Union County

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Definitely driving beyond his ability, or too fast for conditions. Might need more training. Also wonder if he should be charged with reckless driving (could a civilian be charged?).
Click to view my profile Lightfoot3
March 23, 2010 12:04 p.m.
"By the way geniuses, the inmate was attempting to escape. just so we're clear...." Just so we're clear leo-nc...this officer was unable to help stop that escape attempt, and neither were the rest of the officers that had to respond to this crash...just so we're clear, had he been driving a bit slower perhaps he would not have crashed, just so we're clear, had he been driving slower the county would not have to spend money on a new cruiser, Are we CLEAR now??
Journey985
March 23, 2010 9:11 a.m.
NCSHP trains for 2 weeks on driving only and recertifies each year with a one week refresher course. I do agree that BLET needs more training in driving.
wakeconative4ever
March 22, 2010 7:48 p.m.
"You did read that but you didnt read it good enough because it was the feds that brought the charges not the locals." gandalla

So the FBI isn't law enforcement? In regards to your FBI shout out, I have nothing but the upmost respect for the FBI, but you do know that a large portion of their cases are gift wrapped completed cases handed to them by locals because the federal courts give more prison time than state courts. You did know that didn't you?
Click to view my profile thepeopleschamp
March 22, 2010 6:26 p.m.
What? Do you seriously think that or are you joking? So the first responders arrival at a crime scene isn't important to the DA? LOL!!! Still waiting for you to share in what profession do your actual expertise exist? anitov

I refer you back to the bank robbery. Sure they arrived their first but as soon as the big dogs arrived they were told to get out.
gandalla
March 22, 2010 6:12 p.m.
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