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East Ridge patrol car crashes into tree while responding to burglary call

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An East Ridge police officer lost control of their patrol car on a turn and crashed into a tree and a chain link fence this afternoon on DuPont St. while responding to a call about a burglary in progress.

It is unknown which officer or officers were involved in the crash, but there were no injuries.

Other units responded to the call, and no arrests were made. The investigation is ongoing.

Following standard procedure, the crash is being investigated by Tennessee Highway Patrol.