UPDATE:

Matthew Lockhart. HCSO

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The man arrested for driving head-on into a Hamilton County deputy faces a lengthy list of charges, including attempted murder.

According to the sheriff’s office, Matthew Lockhart faces the following charges.

• Aggravated assault (x2)
• Driving under the influence
• Financial responsibility
• Driving on revoked, suspended or cancelled license (x2)
• Speeding (x2)
• Reckless endangerment (x2)
• Evading arrest (x2)
• Attempted first-degree murder (x2)
• Child neglect
• Car jacking
• Kidnapping
• Theft of property
• Possessing a firearm with intent to go armed
• Reckless driving

We are working to learn more about the circumstances surrounding Lockhart’s domestic assault.

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Pursuit ends with suspect crashing into Hamilton County deputy

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle damaged in crash. HCSO

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured in a head-on crash with a domestic assault suspect earlier on Friday.

Uniformed Services Captain Spencer Daniels was injured in the crash.

The sheriff’s office currently believes the suspect, Matthew Jacob Lockhart, purposely crashed into the patrol vehicle.

Mugshot of Matthew Lockhart from previous arrest. HCSO

HCSO deputies first responded to Hunter Road at 10 a.m. on Friday for an aggravated domestic assault call. Deputies said Lockhart was attempting to flee the Ooltewah area near I-75 south. They tried to stop him, but he refused, and a pursuit began.

However, they broke off the pursuit near Bonny Oaks Drive due to traffic conditions, the HCSO said. A little bit later, deputies witnessed the suspect vehicle driving north on Highway 153.

Deputies began pursuing Lockhart going north, while Captain Daniels was driving south with emergency equipment engaged. The HCSO said Captain Daniels and Lockhart then collided head-on.

The sheriff’s office said Captain Daniels sustained a hand injury in the crash. He is receiving treatment at a local hospital.

Lockhart also sustained injuries and is receiving treatment at a hospital.

“Our deputies risk their lives every day and what occurred here highlights the dangerous job our personnel perform each and every day in order to keep Hamilton County safe. I am thankful Captain Daniels was not seriously injured or killed in this incident while trying to apprehend this violent and reckless offender. I would also like to thank our partner agency, CPD, for their assistance in taking this suspect into custody immediately after the crash.” stated Sheriff Austin Garrett.

The HCSO is investigating the assault incident and pursuit, while the Tennessee Highway Patrol investigates the crash.

Additionally, authorities said charges are pending against Lockhart.