Maryville, TN – A Maryville Police Department officer remains in critical condition after a crash Thursday evening involving a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper, according to local officials.
The incident occurred along East Lamar Alexander Parkway at Merritt Road in Maryville during an executive protection mission that included multiple law enforcement agencies.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, both the Maryville officer and the state trooper were transported by AMR to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville for evaluation and treatment.
Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp confirmed the officer’s critical condition and asked the community for continued prayers and support.
Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler and Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon also expressed solidarity, stating that the department’s “blue family” is praying for a full recovery and for their partners in Maryville.
Additional information from the Tennessee Highway Patrol will be released as the investigation continues.
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