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Hero Deputy Pushes Wife to Safety in Life-Changing Crash
\nOn August 1, a devastating accident changed the lives of two off-duty deputies from the Anderson County Sheriff\u2019s Office\u2014Lucas and Nicole Shoffner. The couple was hit by a vehicle while trying to fix a dirt bike on the side of the road, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n

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Collision Involving Fellow Deputy
\nThe driver was identified as 31-year-old Raymond Surber, a deputy with the Campbell County Sheriff\u2019s Office. He was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado when the cr*sh happened around 11:17 p.m.<\/p>\n

A Split-Second Heroic Act
\nDespite the chaos, Lucas Shoffner managed to save his wife. He pushed Nicole out of the vehicle\u2019s path, taking the full force of the impact himself. Former Loudon County sergeant Matt Fagiana confirmed the heroic act and praised Lucas\u2019s character, calling him \u201ckind, loyal, funny, and resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Community Rallies Behind Them
\nThe Anderson County Sheriff\u2019s Office shared heartfelt words on social media. They described Lucas as a dedicated officer who\u2019s spent his career serving both country and community. His previous department, the Loudon County Sheriff\u2019s Office, also voiced support: \u201cLucas, everyone at LCSO is pulling for you!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Lucas Battles Severe Injuries
\nLucas Shoffner sustained critical head injuries and was placed in a medically induced c*ma in the Transplant ICU at UT Medical Center. Doctors have begun reducing the paralytic, though he remains fully sedated.<\/p>\n

Nicole Shares an Emotional Update
\nAfter weeks of uncertainty, hope emerged. Nicole, who also suffered injuries and now uses a wheelchair, shared uplifting news on Instagram. \u201cAfter 40 long days in the ICU, today we start our chapter of healing,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n

About the Driver
\nRaymond Surber, the driver in the incident, has served with the Campbell County Sheriff\u2019s Office since 2012. He received the Medal of Valor in 2015. The crash has deeply affected the law enforcement community, reminding everyone of the risks officers face\u2014even off duty.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts
\nAs Lucas begins his long road to recovery, the Anderson County Sheriff\u2019s Office continues asking for prayers. Their story is not just about tragedy\u2014it\u2019s a powerful testament to courage, love, and resilience in the face of the unexpected.<\/p>\n

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