The officer who was accompanying the motorcade of U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance was injured in a crash in the town of Meriville, Tennessee.
According to preliminary reports, the incident occurred during security for the motorcade.
Details of the incident and the condition of the injured
“The officer sustained serious injuries in the crash while securing the motorcade of Vice President J. D. Vance in Meriville, Tennessee,”
– Source: statement
According to reports, the incident occurred Friday evening; Officer Justin Brown and another state highway patrol officer were involved in the motorcade’s security.
As a result of the crash they both were injured: Brown sustained more serious injuries, he received emergency care on the scene, and later in critical condition he was transported to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service confirmed that J. D. Vance was also in the motorcade.
“The protectees were not harmed as a result of this incident”
– Catherine Pierce, senior agent with the Secret Service office in Knoxville
“The U.S. Secret Service is closely monitoring a serious road incident involving local law enforcement that occurred tonight in Meriville, Tennessee, during the escort of a high-ranking official. Our thoughts are with these officers, their families, and their agencies,” she added.
– A representative of the U.S. Secret Service
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