On March 19, 2023, Deputy Faith Cupp, Deputy Crystal Battle, and Deputy Austin Swiger, responded to a vehicle crash in the parking lot of the Post Office located at 3301 Wrightsboro Rd. Upon deputies arrival, they found a gray Kia Forte rolled over on its roof, with an elderly driver still seat belted upside down in the vehicle. The driver was unresponsive. The three deputies were able to get the driver out the vehicle and found her unresponsive. They started CPR and continued until EMS arrived. Sgt. Cody Turner, a 14-year veteran of the Augusta Fire Dept. and certified EMS and CPR instructor, stated the 3 deputies were Giving "High Quality" CPR. Due to the deputies quick and effective efforts, return of spontaneous circulation was obtained. The driver was transported to AUMC, where she is still in critical condition.
Deputy Crystal Battle is a credit to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Augusta Richmond County.
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