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Fannin County sheriff hospitalized after serious crash

Fannin County sheriff hospitalized after crash
Fannin County sheriff hospitalized after crash 00:24

FANNIN COUNTY — Fannin County Sheriff Mark Johnson has been hospitalized after a major vehicle crash.

The sheriff's office said he was off duty at the time, pulling over to check on a stranded car when his own was hit. 

Johnson suffered rib and spinal fractures as well as a small brain bleed, but he is expected to recover. His office asked for "thoughts and prayers" during this "challenging time."

This is a developing story.

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