Franklin County, Georgia Deputy Sheriff Bill Garner was struck and killed on Sunday while investigating a single vehicle traffic crash.

Deputy Garner was standing in the median assisting the occupants of a vehicle involved in a crash when another vehicle lost control, entered the median, and struck Deputy Garner. 

ODMP reported that Deputy Garner was transported to St. Mary’s Sacred Heart where he died from his injuries. 

Deputy Garner had been a Franklin County Deputy for just one year. Deputy Garner is survived by his wife, parents, and brother  

Deputy Garner, thank you for your service. You are a true hero.