Detective Matthew Walker Blansett

Detective Matthew Walker Blansett | Marion County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee Detective Matthew Walker Blansett | Marion County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Marion County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Detective Matthew Walker Blansett | Marion County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Detective Matthew Walker Blansett | Marion County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee
Detective Matthew Walker Blansett

Marion County Sheriff's Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, August 23, 2022

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Matthew 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

helicopter crash

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Thank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Detective Blansett. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Marion County Sheriff's Department.

Postal Inspector Scott Horne
US Postal Inspection Service

September 23, 2022

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