Spring Hill, TN : Deputy Darrell Perritt, 42, killed in car crash during pursuit of alleged drunk driver in Spring Hill on Tuesday, November 4, 2014

A sheriff's deputy in Middle Tennessee has died in a crash while helping another officer in pursuit of a suspect who fled. The Tennessee Highway Patrol told media that the crash was reported early Tuesday in Spring Hill. Media report 42-year-old Deputy Darrell Perritt died after losing control of his vehicle and hitting a tree. Police say he crashed while helping another officer pursue a suspected drunken driver who fled from another officer. The suspect also crashed and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Maury County Sheriff Bucky Rowland says chaplains are counseling Perritt's co-workers. Source : Maury County deputy dies in crash while helping to pursue fleeing suspect