Fannin County Sheriff recovering in hospital after car accident, officials say

 

Local law enforcement is asking the public to keep Sheriff Mark Johnson in their thoughts and prayers.

FANNIN COUNTY, Texas — The Fannin County Sheriff is in the hospital after authorities said he was injured in a crash.

In a Facebook post on Friday, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office asked the public to keep Sheriff Mark Johnson in their thoughts and prayers.

The post didn’t provide details about where or when the accident happened, only that Sheriff Johnson was hospitalized “following his involvement in a major vehicle crash.”

“We also ask for your support and prayers for the dedicated staff at the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office as they continue their work serving their community during this challenging time,” the post read.

No other information was immediately available. 

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