Clay deputy hospitalized following crash near Fleming Island

A Clay County deputy was injured in a traffic crash Friday morning, authorities said.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office alerted the public about the crash at approximately 4:43 a.m.

The crash occurred on Highway 17 --  just south of Village Square Parkway.

A witness reported the cruiser ended up underneath a box truck.

“He was transported with non-life threatening injuries. FHP is working the traffic crash”, saidCCSO Public Information Officer Keith Smith.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.