WARE COUNTY, Ga. — A Georgia K9 has died, and her partner is recovering after a car accident on Monday morning.
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The Georgia Department of Corrections says Ofc. Brandon Jewell and his K9 partner, Sissy, were involved in a car accident.
Officials said the accident resulted in the tragic loss of K9 Sissy, who was known for her dedicated service in law enforcement and tracking operations.
“We are heartbroken by this loss,” the department said.
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Georgia State Patrol said they responded to a two-vehicle crash around 4:49 at Georgia 122 and Windmill Road in Ware County.
The crash involved a Georgia State Corrections K9 Officer vehicle and a Ford F-250.
GSP said a Ford F-250 failed to stop at a stop sign and hit the left back side of the Georgia State Corrections vehicle, causing it to flip multiple times.
K9 Sissy died at the scene, and Jewell was rushed to an area hospital with serious injuries.
The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team (SCRT) responded to the scene to assist in this investigation.
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