A Loudon County Sheriff’s Office deputy was killed in a crash that occurred early Thursday morning on I-75 North.

Officials responded to a 911 call of a crash near mile marker 74 at the Tennessee River Bridge just after 8:00 a.m. Once on the scene, it was discovered that an officer had been hit by a vehicle and killed.

All northbound lanes are expected to remain closed for multiple hours while investigators clear the area. While shut down, traffic will be diverted at exit 72.

Several agencies have sent their thoughts and prayers to LCSO.