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Police officer in critical condition after crash while supporting Vance’s motorcade
The crash occurred during an executive protection mission for Vice President J.D. Vance, with the Maryville officer hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
- Friday evening, a crash between a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper and a Maryville Police Department motorcycle occurred on East Lamar Alexander Parkway at Merritt Road in Alcoa during Vice President J.D. Vance's motorcade escort.
- Amid an "executive protection" mission, multiple local and state law enforcement agencies were escorting Vice President J.D. Vance's motorcade the same night Air Force Two landed at McGhee Tyson Airport.
- Officials said medical teams responded and Maryville officials confirmed the officer was sent by AMR to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in critical condition while the THP trooper was evaluated at the scene.
- Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp urged the community to pray for the officer and family and thanked supporters, while the U.S. Secret Service said protectees' safety was unaffected and more details will be released soon.
- Patrol units blockaded roads near McGhee Tyson Airport, prompting warnings of delays on SR 35 and Lamar Alexander Parkway as Vance traveled to Blackberry Farm resort Friday.
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Collision in Maryville: Police Officer Critically Injured During VP Motorcade
A serious crash involving two law enforcement vehicles supporting Vice President JD Vance's motorcade in Tennessee resulted in a police officer being hospitalized in critical condition. The incident, which occurred in Maryville, is under investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Both officers involved were taken to the hospital.
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Police officer in critical condition after crash while supporting Vance's motorcade
Two law enforcement vehicles have crashed in Tennessee while supporting a motorcade for Vice President JD Vance, and authorities say a police officer is in critical condition.
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