The Portsmouth Police Department, Fire Department, and EMS rushed to the aid of Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer at 1 pm on Tuesday.
The Chief called out on the radio that she had been hit near Kroger in Portsmouth.
She was found near the intersection of 8th and Gay.
She was quickly transported to SOMC for treatment by medical personnel. Currently, there is no information regarding her condition.
A driver from Athens is reported to have been driving the other vehicle. She was also transported to SOMC with unknown injuries.
During the officers’ investigation on scene, Gay Street was closed.
Chief Brewer was sworn in on June 29th, 2020 after 27 years with the Portsmouth Police Department and a lengthy stint as the Interim Police Chief.
She is the first female Chief of Police in Portsmouth. She is widely respected by her peers, other agencies, and a grateful public.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
