Hamilton County Deputy Dies After Sequatchie County Crash

Landon Faulkner succumbed to injuries sustained in a collision on Wednesday night.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:07pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a police badge or other law enforcement equipment, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The tragic loss of a dedicated law enforcement officer in the line of duty highlights the dangers and sacrifices faced by those who protect their communities.Knoxville Today

Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett and Chief Deputy Spencer Daniels announced the death of Deputy Landon Faulkner on Saturday afternoon. Faulkner was involved in a serious collision on Highway 111 in Sequatchie County on Wednesday night, where he collided with a disabled vehicle in a travel lane. He later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

Why it matters

The death of a law enforcement officer in the line of duty is a tragic event that impacts the entire community. This incident highlights the dangers that officers face while protecting the public and the sacrifices they make in service of their communities.

The details

According to authorities, the violent crash caused both lanes of traffic on Highway 111 in Sequatchie County to be closed for a long period of time. Faulkner had been working for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office since 2022, after serving as both a deputy and corrections deputy in Grundy County for almost three years. He also graduated from the Knoxville Police Department's Explore Cadet program in 2017.

  • The crash occurred on Wednesday night.
  • Faulkner succumbed to his injuries on Saturday afternoon.

The players

Austin Garrett

The Hamilton County Sheriff.

Spencer Daniels

The Hamilton County Chief Deputy.

Landon Faulkner

The Hamilton County deputy who died from injuries sustained in the crash.

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What they’re saying

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of Deputy Faulkner and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.”

— Austin Garrett, Hamilton County Sheriff

What’s next

The Tennessee Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the risks that law enforcement officers face in the line of duty and the sacrifices they make to protect their communities. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and the community will mourn the loss of Deputy Faulkner and honor his service.