GREEN VALLEY ( 25News Now ) - A Tazewell County deputy received minor injuries after his patrol vehicle was hit by a pickup truck earlier Thursday, according to Sheriff Jeffrey Lower.

He said the crash happened at about 5:40 a.m. on IL Route 29 in rural Green Valley. The deputy was reportedly parked facing southbound with his emergency lights on when a northbound full-size pickup pulling an animal trailer collided with the patrol car.

The deputy was taken to Carle Health - Pekin for evaluation and treatment. Meanwhile, the pickup driver and the animals they were hauling were unharmed, according to preliminary reports.

“We are thankful that our deputy’s injuries were minor and that no other serious injuries occurred,” said Lower. “We appreciate the quick actions of first responders and

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