US EditionPolice 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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The incident occurred about 17 miles south of Knoxville and involved a state trooper and a police motorcycle rider from Maryville.
Tennessee Police Officer Supporting Vance’s Motorcade In Critical Condition After Crash
by Caden Olson at CDN - A police officer was critically injured Friday night after two law enforcement vehicles collided while helping escort Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade through Maryville, Tennessee, local officials said. The crash, occurring roughly 17 miles south of Knoxville, involved a Tennessee state trooper and a Maryville Police Department motorcycle officer, according to CBS News. Both were … Click to read the rest HERE-> Tenness…
BREAKING: VP JD Vance's Motorcade Involved in Tragic Crash -- Police Officer in Critical Condition
On Friday night, two law enforcement vehicles who were supporting Vice President JD Vance's motorcade crashed into each other. Maryville Police Department motorcycle officer Justin Brown was rushed to the hospital following the accident, where he is now battling for his life.
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