A police officer in Tennessee is in critical condition after a crash with a state trooper during Vice President JD Vance’s motorcade on Friday.
The incident happened in Maryville, Tennessee, according to officials.
The Maryville police officer, who was riding a motorcycle at the time of the collision, and the state trooper were supporting the vice president’s motorcade.
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The injured officer was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in critical condition.
« We ask everyone to keep the officer, family and the medical staff in your prayers, » Maryville Police Chief Tony Crisp said in a statement. « All of us at the Maryville Police Department appreciate the concern and outpouring of support from this incredible community. »
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The trooper was also transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
« The incident took place during an executive protection mission involving multiple law enforcement agencies, » the agency said in a statement.
Vance was in east Tennessee for a private fundraising event Friday evening, WBIR reported.
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