An incident on Friday afternoon disrupted traffic on eastbound Highway 74 as a Union County Sheriff's deputy, en route to assist another deputy, collided with a civilian vehicle. The deputy had activated the patrol car's lights and siren prior to the crash, which led to considerable delays near the Highway 74 bypass, with backups visible from the sky by Chopper 9 Skyzoom,  as reported by WSOC-TV.

At approximately 2 p.m., the deputy's vehicle was involved in a significant collision with the civilian vehicle at the intersection of Marshville Boulevard and Elm Street. The aftermath of the accident necessitated the driver of the civilian car being airlifted due to serious injuries, details of which have not been disclosed by authorities, as WBTV reports. The identity of the injured party and whether any passengers were present in the impacted vehicle at the time of the crash have not been released.

The collision prompted a fast response from law enforcement and emergency services, directing efforts to manage the congestion and aid those affected by the accident. Information about the condition of the deputy involved has not been made publicly available, and the Union County Sheriff’s Office has yet to release a detailed statement on the incident.

While the Union County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the basic details of the crash, there has been no comment regarding an ongoing investigation or any potential causes for the incident. With traffic returning to normal flow, the accident raises questions about the procedures and dangers inherent in emergency responses that necessitate swift traversal through busy thoroughfares. "After 1 p.m." the Union County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one of its deputies, involved in the crash, was responding to a call at the time, with system blaring and lights flashing, reports WSOC-TV.