Overview
- Authorities say the collision happened Friday evening on East Lamar Alexander Parkway at Merritt Road south of Knoxville.
- A Maryville Police Department motor unit officer and a state trooper were involved during an executive protection mission with multiple agencies.
- Both officers were transported to a local hospital for treatment, with one listed in critical condition.
- Maryville officials have not released additional information on injuries or the cause of the crash.
- Police Chief Tony Crisp asked the public to keep those involved in their prayers and thanked the community for its support.