LITTER OFFICER INJURED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT
A Meigs County litter officer is recovering after being involved in a vehicle accident today. Officers say Litter Officer Mike Long and four inmates were traveling south on Highway 58 when the truck they were in and another vehicle were struck by an automobile attempting to pass. Long was transported to a hospital for treatment. Authorities say no other injuries were reported. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash and charges are pending against the driver responsible for the wreck.