Smyrna police officer dies in on-duty traffic accident
SMYRNA, Ga. April 21 2020— A Smyrna police officer died on duty Monday night when their patrol vehicle collided with a Chevy Tahoe on S. Cobb Drive near The Perimeter, the city’s police department confirmed early Tuesday.
The crash occurred at the Oak Drive intersection just after 11 p.m., said Sgt Louise Defense, a public information officer for the Smyrna Police Department.
“As a result of the collision, a Smyrna police officer was killed in the line of duty; the driver of the silver Chevy Tahoe was transported to Kennestone Hospital to be treated for injuries,” Defense said in a 8 a.m. press release Tuesday.
He said the Georgia State Patrol is investigating the incident and more information will be provided at a 3 p.m. news conference at the Smyrna police station.
The officer has been identified ad Officer Christopher Ewing, 34.
“At this time, there is no additional information as the investigation is ongoing,” Defense said.
