The Greenbrier Police Department has identified the officer involved in the recent on-duty motor vehicle crash as Officer Matthew Hillis.
With permission from Officer Hillis’ family, officials also released additional information regarding his condition and addressed speculation surrounding the incident. According to the department, medical evaluations following the crash revealed that Officer Hillis had suffered a seizure caused by a previously unknown brain tumor that was discovered after the collision.
Officials say Officer Hillis now faces an extensive course of medical treatment in the weeks and months ahead as he begins this battle alongside his family, friends, and fellow officers…