Collierville police officer in critical condition after being struck by car
A Collierville police officer is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle at the Fairfield Inn in the 10200 block of Collierville Road in Collierville early Saturday morning, Sept. 24.
“As the officer approached the vehicle, the suspect drove at the officer, forcing the officer onto the hood of the suspect vehicle. As the suspect was fleeing the scene, the officer fell off of the vehicle and the suspect drove over the officer,” the Collierville Police Department said in a statement.
The officer did discharge his firearm at the suspect during the incident and was transported in critical condition to Regional One.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert, identifying the suspect as Keith Houston and the vehicle as a 2017 white Chevy Corvette.
The suspect was located a few hours later and taken into custody. At this time, the vehicle has not been found.
The officer’s condition remains critical.
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Collierville Collierville Police DepartmentAlicia Davidson
Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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