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Oconee Co deputy hit by car, recovering

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was hit by a car while working Tuesday afternoon at Oconee Veterans Park.

From the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page ... 

A deputy was just struck by a vehicle while directing traffic in front of OVP. The deputy is conscious, alert, and talking. The driver did stop.

We are happy to report that Lt. George Roberts has been released from the hospital. All test and X-rays came back fine. He's going to be a bit sore for a few days.

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