UPDATE: LaVergne Police released information confirming the person involved in the Smyrna fatal accident was actually a LaVergne Police Officer. See the updated news story HERE.
Previous News Story: Smyrna, TN - Tragedy struck just off the Sam Ridley Parkway near the Smyrna Airport Monday morning. Authorities responded to an incident involving one-vehicle. Details have not been fully released. The Smyrna Police Department and their fire department were on the scene, working diligently to address the incident.
Heather Kent, Public Information Officer for the Town of Smyrna, confirmed the distressing news, stating that the Smyrna Police became aware of the situation around 10 am. Regrettably, it resulted in a fatality, and as of now, the case is an active investigation, with law enforcement working to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
The tight-knit community of Smyrna is undoubtedly shaken by this unfortunate incident, and the local authorities, led by the Smyrna Police Department, are committed to unraveling the details of the accident.
As the investigation unfolds, the community awaits further updates from the authorities regarding the circumstances of the tragedy and any potential factors contributing to this heartbreaking loss of life.
