A tragic crash in California has claimed the life of a groom-to-be and left his fiancée critically injured after they were reportedly struck by an on-duty sheriff’s deputy.

The couple was running wedding errands when their vehicle was hit by a patrol car driven by Deputy Glynn Wilburn, 42. According to reports, the deputy sped through a red light while responding to a “shots-fired” call that had already been resolved.

The impact was devastating. The groom-to-be was killed, and his fiancée remains in critical condition.

A photo of the couple in happier times stands in stark contrast to the mangled wreckage of their vehicle, which shows extensive front-end damage.

Deputy Wilburn now faces serious charges, including gross vehicular manslaughter and felony reckless driving causing serious bodily injury.

The incident has raised questions about emergency response protocols and officer driving practices when responding to calls.

This heartbreaking case has deeply affected the families involved and the local community as they mourn the loss of a young man on the cusp of marriage.