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Ga. officer escapes with minor injuries after Helene winds cause tree to fall on cruiser

“It’s truly a blessing that he wasn’t driving faster, as the tree could have landed directly on the cab,” the Clayton County Police Department said in a Facebook post

Ga. officer driving home injured after tree falls on cruiser during Helene

“We are relieved that Officer Soumah is doing well and extend our gratitude for his dedicated service to the citizens of Clayton County,” the department added.

Clayton County Sheriff’s Office

By Joanna Putman
Police1

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Clayton County Police officer sustained minor injuries after a tree fell onto his patrol vehicle during Tropical Storm Helene, 11 Alive reported.

The incident occurred as Officer Soumah was driving home after his shift, according to the report. The Clayton County Police Department shared photos of the heavily damaged vehicle, describing it as “completely destroyed.”

According to the department, Soumah was fortunate to escape serious injury.

“It’s truly a blessing that he wasn’t driving faster, as the tree could have landed directly on the cab,” the department said in a Facebook post.

Soumah was transported to a hospital for evaluation and is expected to recover, according to the report.

“We are relieved that Officer Soumah is doing well and extend our gratitude for his dedicated service to the citizens of Clayton County,” the department added.

Tropical Storm Helene brought severe weather, including flash floods and high winds, to the Atlanta area and surrounding counties, according to the report.

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