Tennessee police officer crashes with state trooper during VP Vance’s motorcade
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A Tennessee police officer is in critical condition after colliding with a state trooper during Vice President J.D. Vance’s motorcade on Friday.
According to authorities, the incident occurred in Maryville, Tennessee.
A Maryville police officer and a state trooper who were riding a motorcycle at the time of the crash were backing up the vice president’s motorcade.
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The soldier was taken to the hospital for examination and treatment. (Getty Images)
The injured officer was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in critical condition.
“We ask everyone to keep the officer, family and medical staff in your prayers,” Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp said in a statement. he said. “All of us at the Maryville Police Department appreciate the outpouring of care and support from this incredible community.”
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The incident occurred during an “executive protection mission” involving multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities said. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
The soldier was also transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
“The incident occurred during an administrative protection mission involving multiple law enforcement agencies,” the agency said in a statement.
Vice President JD Vance was in East Tennessee for a special fundraiser. (Aaron Schwartz/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Vance was in east Tennessee for a private fundraiser Friday evening, WBIR reported.
