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Man accused of injuring 2 Nashville first responders with car
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two members of the Nashville Fire Department were injured while responding to a call in the Edgefield area Saturday afternoon, leading to one man's arrest.
The Metro Nashville Police Department said NFD personnel responded to a report of two people passed out inside a vehicle at the intersection of Fatherland Street and South 6th Street around 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. When personnel arrived, 44-year-old Anthony Maynard Jr. had regained consciousness, but his female passenger was unresponsive.
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According to authorities, Maynard became combative while one paramedic was assisting him. Then, while the other first responder tried to help the passenger, Maynard allegedly accelerated the car, injuring both NFD employees.
Officials said the two first responders were transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-critical injuries.
Meanwhile, police said the Kia was found a short time later, stopped at the intersection of Marina Street and Myrtle Street, with both Maynard and his passenger unconscious inside.
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According to law enforcement, Maynard became combative with officers, but he was eventually taken into custody. Authorities also provided Narcan to the passenger, who reportedly recovered.
Officials said Maynard — who was driving on a revoked license — admitted during an interview that he didn't remember the incident 'due to taking narcotics.' He is being held on a $45,500 bond for two counts of aggravated assault on a first responder, driving under the influence, and resisting arrest.
No additional details have been released about this incident.
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