Officer Eddie Hamer killed in car crash at intersection in Hardeman County.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:19am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, January 26, 2014

Community remembers police officer killed in car crash.

The Whiteville, Tenn. community is mourning the loss of Officer Eddie Hamer, a Whiteville police officer who was killed in a car crash Monday afternoon.

Whiteville police officer killed in car crash.

A Whiteville, Tenn. police officer was killed in a car crash Monday afternoon.

A Whiteville, Tenn. police officer was killed in a car crash Monday afternoon.

The crash happened at the intersection of Van Buren Road and West Fork Road in Hardeman County.

According to the Whiteville Police Chief, the officer is identified as Eddie Hamer, who has been on the police force full time for about one year and was a reserve officer since 2005.

Officer Hamer was killed while on duty as an animal control officer.

"Officer Hamer has spent countless hours serving and protecting this community as well as volunteering with the Whiteville Elementary School," said Chief Stanley. "Our deepest sympathies go out to Officer Hamer's family."

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Eddie Hamer

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