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Ga. cop dies after crashing into fallen oak tree

Deputy Richard Daniels is survived by his wife and infant daughter

Duty Death: Richard Daniels - [Twiggs County]

By Police1 Staff

TWIGGS COUNTY, Ga. -- Deputy Richard Daniels was killed when his patrol car struck a fallen oak tree on U.S. Highway 80 at approximately 1:30 am.

He suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. It’s unclear whether the tree had already fallen or if it came down as he was approaching, according to WRCBtv in Georgia.

Deputy Daniels, who has been a cop in Twiggs County since 2005, is survived by his wife and infant daughter.