The Edmond police officer who was injured during a police chase on Friday has been placed on maximum life support.
Sergeant Joseph 'Joe' Wells was involved in a pursuit on his motorcycle on Friday that ended with him getting hit by the vehicle, driven by 24-year-old Garrett Trammell.
According to court filings, Sgt. Wells had laid his motorcycle over and was trying to step out of the way when Trammell allegedly struck him. He was found unconscious, but did open his eyes as he was being pulled from the ditch to be transported to the hospital.
Court documents also allege that Trammell continued to drive towards Sgt. Wells as the officer fired at him in self-defense.
An affidavit filed on Monday describes how the Edmond offer was thrown into the air after the impact and landed in a large ravine. "It took officers a period of time to locate the motorcycle officer in the ravine," according to the affidavit.
Following the crash, the Edmond Police Department said Sgt. Wells has been categorized as critically injured and has been put on the maximum level of life support.
Witnesses and other victims told police that Trammell's actions were "definitely not an accident," and described his behavior as "deliberate and intentional" in court filings. Trammell was allegedly involved in several accidents leading up to the injury of Sgt. Wells.
Trammell's bond was set to $950,000. He faces five counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He is currently being held at the Oklahoma County Detention Center.
EPD says right now, Sgt. Wells needs prayers for him, for his wife, the medical team, and his brothers and sisters in blue.
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