August 23 2022

Detective Matt Blansett
Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, August 23, 2022

BIO
Age Not available
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INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Aircraft accident

Detective Matt Blansett and Sergeant Lee Russell of the Tennessee Highway Patrol were killed in a helicopter crash on Aetna Mountain in Marion County at about 4:00 pm.

The Bell 206 helicopter struck high-tension power lines and crashed into a wooded area near mile marker 163 adjacent to I-24 and SR-134.

Detective Blansett served with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department and also served as a Marion County Commissioner. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:

Sheriff Ronnie “Bo” Burnette
Marion County Sheriff’s Department
5 Oak Avenue Jasper, TN 37347
Phone: (423 ) 942-3004

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