Virginia sheriff's deputy injured in crash; driver charged

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BOWLING GREEN, Va. (AP) - Police say a Virginia man has been charged with driving while intoxicated after a car crash that seriously injured a sheriff's deputy. Police say Caroline County Sheriff's Deputy H.S. McGhee was driving early Saturday when his car was hit head on by a pickup truck crossed that center line.

Police identified the driver of the pickup truck as Neal B. Hambleton, 30 of Ruther Glen.

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They say Hambleton has been charged with driving while intoxicated, maiming while driving under the influence and having a concealed weapon while intoxicated.

It was not immediately clear Saturday whether he has an attorney.

The sheriff's office says McGhee suffered a fractured left femur, a fractured right lower leg, a fractured foot and soft tissue injuries. He is expected to undergo surgery.