In Jefferson County, there were 505 overdose deaths in 2022, compared to 572 in 2021.

Health officials encourage people to take training classes on AED and CPR because it's a skill that could become life-saving in a moments notice.

U.S. overdose deaths have risen most years for more than two decades. 

LMPD spokesperson Alicia Smiley said according to witnesses, the officer was driving southbound on Third Street with lights and siren while responding to a call when the vehicle was struck by a Chevy Cruze traveling eastbound on Central.