Tennessee

Officer Chris Jenkins Killed in Accident at Hwy 75 in Loudon County, TN

Published on: February 4, 2022

Date of Accident
February 3, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Officer Chris Jenkins
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Interstate 75, County Line Coalition, Loudon, TN, USA

What Happened

State Police identified the officer killed in a collision on Hwy 75 in Loudon County, TN on February 3rd, 2022. Police say the incident happened around as Loudon County Sheriff's Office deputy Chris Jenkins was setting up a rolling road block to remove a fallen ladder in the roadway. Investigators say the officer was exiting his vehicle when he was stuck by an approaching semi-truck. Jenkins suffered fatal injuries at the scene. Police say the truck driver was questioned by officers and agreed to a blood test. It was later determined that the driver, 43-year-old Christopher Savannah, was allegedly under the influence of marijuana and faces Vehicular Homidice by Intoxication, Vehicular Homicide by Recklessness, Reckless Endangerment and other charges. Additional details were not yet available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Loudon County Sheriff's Office
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck, Police Cruiser
Road/Highway
Hwy 75
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Officer exiting a police cruiser was struck by a semi-truck

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