Lawrence County deputy dies after motorcycle crash

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office deputy has died after being involved in a motorcycle crash.

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On Wednesday, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office posted to Facebook that Anthony Cutcher died after being involved in a serious motorcycle crash while he was off-duty.

The crash happened around 6 p.m. in Lawrenceburg near the sheriff’s office, which is off West Gaines Street near North Locust Avenue.

Cutcher was taken to an emergency room in Lawrenceburg but could not be immediately flown to Nashville due to his injuries.

“The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is asking for prayers for friends and family during this difficult time,” the department announced on social media.

No other immediate details were released.

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