Marion County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Add to My HeroesMatthew Walker Blansett
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 for 20 years nd also served as a Marion County Commissioner. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 78 ReflectionsFather in Heaven Bless the eternal soul of this thy servant Det Matt Blansett. Bless and care for his family ease their sorrow. This we ask in thy Holy name, Amen.
George E. Martin, Sr.
Chaplain
October 23, 2022