John Coffelt, Editor

BREAKING: Several Summitville volunteer firefighters were reportedly injured in a crash on Ragsdale Road Nov. 20 involving their fire engine. 

According to Coffee County Sheriff’s Department, the  fire truck was in a two vehicle crash with an SUV.

All the firefighters on the truck were transported from the scene to the hospital via ambulance. The driver of the SUV reportedly was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle.      

The status and identities of those involved are not being released at this time. More information will be posted when the Tennessee Highway Patrol initial report becomes available.   

John has been with the Manchester Times since May 2011. John has won Tennessee Press Association awards for Best News Photo and placed in numerous other categories. John is a 1994 graduate of Tullahoma High School, a graduate of Motlow State Community College and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Middle Tennessee State University. He lives in Tullahoma, enjoys painting, dancing and exploring the outdoors.