Officials say three people are hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash shut down Frankston Highway shortly after midnight Friday.
It happened along the northbound lanes, about a mile south of West Grande Boulevard. According to officials, a car crashed into a Smith Co. deputy’s unit during a traffic stop with another vehicle.
We’re told one person is in custody, suspected of driving under the influence.
Officials say two deputies involved in the crash were taken to the hospital by paramedics. The extent of their injuries is unknown.
This is a developing story and we expect to learn more from officials in the coming hours.
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