Officer from Maryville Police injured in crash linked to Vice President JD Vance motorcade route
A Maryville Police officer is in critical condition following a crash on Friday evening involving a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper during a security motorcade for Vice President JD Vance. The incident took place at the intersection of East Lamar Alexander Parkway and Merritt Road in Alcoa, as confirmed by a Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security spokesperson. The officer, whose identity has not been disclosed, was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp has confirmed the seriousness of the officer's condition and requested the community to keep them and their loved ones in their thoughts and prayers. Chief Crisp expressed gratitude for the community's support. The Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper involved was assessed by paramedics at the scene, and the incident is under investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Further details are pending release.
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