Officer injured after tree falls on patrol car on Hixson Pike

Tree falls on patrol car. Chattanooga Police Department

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A tree fell onto a Chattanooga Police officer’s patrol vehicle on Thursday morning.

The officer was patrolling on Hixson Pike at around 8 a.m. when the tree fell on his car. He was unable to get out on his own, so he called for assistance.

Tree falls on patrol car. Chattanooga Police Department

Chattanooga officers and firefighters responded to help. Ultimately, a Public Works employee clearing debris with a front-end loader helped lift the tree off the car.

At that point, the officer was able to exit the car.

Hamilton County EMS took the officer to a local hospital. CPD said he had minor injuries.

Tree falls on patrol car. Chattanooga Police Department