Pulaski County Deputy killed in early morning crash
The Virginia State Police is reporting that at 4:09 a.m. this morning (Jan. 14), Virginia State Police responded to a crash on Route 11, north of Dublin and 1.3 miles south of Route 1170.
A 2011 Chevrolet 1500 pick-up truck was traveling south on Route 11 when it crossed the centerline and struck a northbound 1998 Ford F150 pick-up truck head-on.
The driver of the Ford, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Perry A. Hodge, 49, of Dublin, Va., died at the scene. State Police report he was not wearing a seatbelt.
The driver of the Chevrolet, Michael D. Morris, 26, of Pulaski, Va., was transported for treatment of serious injuries. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
Charges are pending. The crash remains under investigation.
January 14, 2021 @ 1:36 pm
Prayers go out to his friends and family and fellow officers. Thank you so much for your service! RIP
January 14, 2021 @ 5:20 pm
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family RIP Perry. From Lake Wales Florida Mr.and Mrs. Ronnie Harrell the parents of Wayne and Kim Queen