The driver of the vehicle was Raymond Surber, a 31-year-old deputy from the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office. Surber was behind the wheel of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado when the collision occurred around 11:17 p.m. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has reached out to the community, urging prayers for the injured deputies in a heartfelt Facebook post.

Lucas and Nicole Shoffner both sustained injuries in the accident, with Lucas bearing the brunt of the vehicle impact. In a shocking turn of events, Matt Fagiana, a former Loudon County sergeant and current member of the Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, revealed that Lucas courageously saved Nicole’s life by pushing her out of harm’s way.