Harnett County Sheriff's Office to conduct internal investigation after deadly crash with deputy
The Harnett County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday it would conduct an internal investigation on a crash that killed two people and involved a deputy.
Brian Finch, 65, and Patricia Finch, 64, from East Gull Lake, Minnesota, died in the Friday afternoon collision on Highway 210 at Ray Road.
A deputy identified as Kevin LeTarte was in critical condition, according to the State Highway Patrol. He has returned home to recover, according to Sheriff Wayne Coats.
Coats said LeTarte is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Witnesses said a black truck had a green light, and was crossing over Highway 210, when a speeding deputy traveling south on 210, crashed into the black truck with two passengers, slamming them against this pole. According to leaders, the deputy was flashing his lights and pursuing another vehicle.
