Peach County deputy vehicle hit by suspected DUI driver, footage shows

FORT VALLEY, Ga. — A man suspected of driving under the influence was arrested after crashing into a Peach County Deputy’s vehicle, according to a release and footage from the Peach County Sheriff’s Office.

According to the release, on Tuesday, April 14, the deputy was waiting to turn on Vineville Street in Fort Valley when the alleged intoxicated driver hit the vehicle head-on. 

Alan Patak, 48-years-old, lost control of the SUV, drove into the wrong lane of traffic, and crashed head-on into the deputy as shown in the video released by the Sheriff’s Office. Patak was under the influence at the time of the crash, according to the release. 

Both Patak and the deputy suffered minor injuries and were brought to Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. According to the release, Patak was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol on charges of DUI, failure to maintain lane, driving with a suspended license, possession of an open container, and no seatbelt.