HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy Greg Buck observed a vehicle leave the roadway at 3298 Wilcox Boulevard and crash through a fence and enter a nearby retention pond.
Deputy Buck immediately called for assistance.
When arriving, additional Deputies quickly worked to extract the driver from the vehicle.
According to HCSO, the driver was found to be unresponsive and showing signs of a drug overdose.
Deputies administered Narcan and the individual began to regain consciousness and interact with deputies and first responders shortly thereafter.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for medical review.
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating the cause of the crash.
The CPD says this incident highlights the critical role Narcan plays in the daily operation of our deputies and without their trained use of this medication, this individual may not have survived.
