Fannin Co deputy, wife killed in crash in Jackson Co

A deputy from Fannin County and his wife killed in a crash in Jackson County. Robert Gazaway was 39 years old; wife Heather was 35. Both were from Blue Ridge. The weekend wreck happened on Dry Pond Road in Jefferson, when the Gazaway’s vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer rig. Two girls—ages 3 and 12—were treated at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville. The truck driver suffered minor injuries in the accident that is being investigated by the Georgia State Patrol.

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Gazaway was hired by the Fanning County Sheriff’s Office as a detention officer in 2013, officials said. He became an officer in 2015 and was promoted to Corporal on Jan. 1.

“Corporal Gazaway was an invaluable asset to our office,” a Facebook post read. “He was always willing to pick up an extra shift, whether in the jail or on patrol, back up another deputy, and was known for his dedication to his job. He was a devoted husband and father to his daughters Skylar and Riley.”

Gov. Brian Kemp sent his condolences in a tweet Saturday afternoon.

“Marty, the girls, & I are truly saddened by the tragic deaths of Heather & Corporal Richard Gazaway. As we mourn their loss along with the Fannin County community, we ask that all Georgians join us in praying for their 12- & 3-year-old girls who are facing an unimaginable loss.”

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