Dale Phipps, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

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A black 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4 door hatchback, driven and solely occupied by Lisa A. Falvey (55 years of age of Mount Carmel, TN) was westbound on I-26 in the right lane, when for unknown reasons it veered off the right side of the roadway. The vehicle subsequently overturned and came to rest on its side, against the guardrail, trapping Ms. Falvey inside.

Ms. Falvey sustained suspected major injuries and had to be extricated from the vehicle. She was med-flighted to an area hospital for emergency medical treatment. As of the most recent report, she remains hospitalized in stable condition.

Westbound I-26 was completely closed temporarily to allow for the landing of the med-flight helicopter on the interstate, and remained partially closed for the next few hours to allow for the safe investigation of the crash and removal of the involved vehicle and associated debris.

This crash remains under open and active investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit. As such, no further details are available for release at this time.

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-343-9749 (FAX)

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