MEMPHIS, Tenn. — There is a plot twist in the details of an accident involving a log truck in McNairy County that injured the county sheriff who was on his way to work Thursday morning in his personal vehicle.
A Memphis television station is reporting that a third semi truck was involved, but left the scene.
WMC-TV reported that the Tennessee Highway Patrol had identified and located the driver, but there was no word if charges were going to be filed.
According to the McNairy County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, authored by Chief Deputy Zach Bay, Sheriff Guy Buck was involved in a head-on collision with a log truck on Highway 57 in Michie. He was transported to Regional One in Memphis, where he is in stable condition.
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Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
