A late‑night off‑duty wreck on a Sevier County back road has now cost two Sevierville police officers their badges.
Two officers injured in a single‑vehicle crash on Bent Road around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 29 have resigned from the Sevierville Police Department, according to city records and local reporting. Both men were treated for non‑life‑threatening injuries, and investigators are still looking into whether alcohol played a role in the crash.
As reported by WATE, Officer Alex Brots resigned on Dec. 30, and Sergeant Alan Williams resigned on Dec. 29, 2025. The outlet noted both had been placed on medical leave after the wreck. City officials have not yet released personnel records detailing the specific terms of their departures.
Crash Scene And Early Investigation
The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, which has jurisdiction on Bent Road, said deputies were called to the crash site at about 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 29. They identified Brots as the driver and Williams as the passenger, according to a release cited by WVLT.
Preliminary evidence at the scene suggested alcohol might have been a factor, the agency said. Deputies obtained a warrant to draw a blood sample from the driver for laboratory testing, a standard step when impairment is suspected.
Sheriff Pushes Back On Rumors
As word of the off‑duty crash spread online, Sheriff Michael Hodges Jr. publicly pushed back on what he described as false chatter.
"Some authors on social media choose to circulate misleading information, unverified claims and even blatant lies," Hodges said, according to statements the sheriff’s office posted and later cited by WVLT. He said the inquiry was "performed by the book" and that deputies preserved evidence while following established procedures.
Resignations And What Comes Next
The Sevierville Police Department has said it will conduct an internal review once the driver’s toxicology results come back, while the Sevier County criminal investigation remains open.
WATE reports that any criminal charges will depend on the lab findings and Tennessee law. The original probe into the crash and potential alcohol involvement was first detailed in December by Sevier County Probes Crash. The Sevierville Police Department lists its headquarters at 300 Gary Wade Blvd.
What It Means Legally
If toxicology tests show the driver was impaired, prosecutors could pursue charges under Tennessee’s DUI statutes. If the bloodwork comes back negative for impairment, criminal charges are unlikely.
Separate from any criminal outcome, the department’s internal review is expected to examine whether any policies were violated and whether additional administrative action is warranted, even though both officers have already resigned.
