Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: An 18-year-old is facing several charges following a head-on collision Sunday in Halls that sent a Knox County deputy to the hospital.
KCSO officials say Deputy Kirchner and his probationary officer were responding to reports of a fight at the Halls Ingles when the cruiser collided with a separate vehicle head-on, around 10:00 p.m. Sunday.
Kirchner was taken to the hospital; his condition has not been released. The probationary officer did not require treatment.
The driver of the other vehicle, 18-year-old Cameron Lee Branson, also sustained injuries in the crash. He has been charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, seat belt violation, underage consumption and two vehicular assaults by DUI.
ORIGINAL STORY: An investigation is underway after a Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputy and his Probationary Officer are involved in a serious traffic incident in the Halls area.
The officer’s vehicle was struck head-on last night (Sunday) by another vehicle during the course of their duties when the two were responding to an active fight call in the Ingles in Halls’ parking lot.
The deputy was taken to the hospital and his condition has not been released. The probationary officer did not require treatment.
Sheriff Tom Spangler stated, “Our deputies put their lives on the line daily to keep our communities safe. We are grateful for the swift response from emergency services and will provide all necessary support to our injured deputy and their family during this time.”
The other vehicle involved in the crash was driven by a man who also sustained injuries but his condition has not been released.
