County Deputy Critically Injured in Highway Crash

Landon Faulkner's vehicle rear-ended a disabled truck on Highway 111 South in Chattanooga.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:58pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered car sensor lens reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a high-speed highway crash.The wreckage of a high-speed highway crash exposes the fragility of law enforcement vehicles and the dangers officers face on the road.Chattanooga Today

A 24-year-old Hamilton County deputy named Landon Faulkner is in critical condition after his vehicle rear-ended a disabled truck with a flatbed trailer on Highway 111 South in Chattanooga on Wednesday night around 9:32 p.m. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported that Faulkner was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, which closed the highway for several hours in both directions.

Why it matters

Highway crashes involving law enforcement officers are a serious concern, as they put public safety at risk and can have devastating impacts on the officers, their families, and their departments. This incident highlights the importance of seatbelt use and the dangers posed by disabled vehicles on busy highways.

The details

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Deputy Landon Faulkner's vehicle rear-ended a disabled truck with a flatbed trailer that was stopped in one of the travel lanes on Highway 111 South. The crash occurred around 9:32 p.m. and the highway was closed for several hours in both directions as a result.

  • The crash happened around 9:32 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Landon Faulkner

A 24-year-old Hamilton County deputy who was critically injured in the crash.

Tennessee Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that investigated the crash and reported that Faulkner was not wearing a seatbelt at the time.

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What’s next

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the crash and its causes.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of seatbelt use and the dangers posed by disabled vehicles on highways, especially for law enforcement officers who are tasked with responding to such situations. It also highlights the need for increased safety measures and training to protect officers on the road.