A Maryville police officer was critically injured in a crash with a state trooper while providing security for Vice President JD Vance 's motorcade on Friday night (November 14) in Maryville, Tennessee. The officer, identified as Field Training Officer Justin Brown , was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a Tennessee Highway Patrol SUV during the security operation.

The incident occurred around 6:11 p.m. as Vice President Vance arrived at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Alcoa for a fundraising event. Following the crash, local citizens at the scene provided immediate first aid to Officer Brown , a critical factor in saving his life. He was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center by American Medical Response and remains in critical condition after u

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