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Miss. deputy killed in collision with horse while driving home from shift

Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Joshua Brashears died following an early-morning crash involving horses on the roadway

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STONE COUNTY, Miss. — A Jackson County sheriff’s deputy has died after his patrol vehicle collided with a horse on Highway 15, Dark Horse Press reported.

Deputy Joshua Brashears was driving home from his shift when the crash occurred shortly before 6 a.m., about one mile into neighboring Stone County, according to the report.

According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, which is leading the investigation, multiple horses were in the roadway at the time of the collision. Further details about the circumstances remain under review.

Brashears’ death is being mourned across the law enforcement community. Additional information will be released as the investigation develops.

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Joanna Putman is an Associate Editor and newswriter at Police1, where she has been covering law enforcement topics since August 2023. Based in Orlando, Florida, she holds a journalism degree from the University of Florida and spent two years working in nonprofit local newsrooms, gaining experience in community-focused reporting. Married to a law enforcement officer, she works hard to highlight the challenges and triumphs of those who serve and protect. Have a news tip? Email her at news@lexipol.com