The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and the Cumberland County Schools have issued a joint press release about the striking of a school resource officer by a vehicle at crossing.

“Today at approximately 3:10 p.m., School Resource Officer, Scott Iles, a Deputy Sheriff with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, was struck by a southbound vehicle on Hwy 127 North while directing school traffic. SRO Iles sustained injuries and was airlifted for precautionary reasons to a nearby hospital. Tennessee Highway Patrol continues to investigate the accident.”

No additional information is being released at this time.