A deputy sheriff has been killed in the line of duty during a police chase in Chambers County.

Chambers County Sheriff Sid Lockhart confirmed Chambers County Deputy J’Mar Abel was assisting Roanoke Police Department in a vehicle chase when he  lost control of his vehicle on County Road 278.

Deputy Abel was transported to WellStar West Georgia Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased.

Deputy Abel was with the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office for 2 years, with today being his anniversary with the department.

Please keep Deputy Abel’s family and friends, as well as the brothers and sisters of the Sheriff’s Office, in your thoughts and prayer.

Arrangements will be posted when determined.