Calif. deputy accused of hit-and-run after driving to a bar with patrol vehicle
Briefly

A sheriff's deputy from Mendocino County is accused of a hit-and-run incident after allegedly crashing his patrol vehicle into a guardrail while driving to a bar off duty. The crash was discovered by a sergeant at the Willits Substation, who noticed damage to the patrol car that had not been reported. Video footage revealed the deputy's involvement in the crash, leading to an investigation by the California Highway Patrol and the District Attorney's Office on charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence. The deputy is currently on administrative leave.
The California Highway Patrol and Mendocino County District Attorney's Office are investigating the collision as a potential case of reckless driving and driving under the influence.
The footage appeared to show the deputy crashing into a guardrail on Sherwood Road and causing damage to the passenger side of the vehicle.
Read at SFGATE
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