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The pilot has been identified as THP Sgt. Lee Russell and the passenger has been identified as Marion County Sheriffs Office Det. Matt Blansett.

The crash remains an ongoing investigation.

The helicopter crashed on Aetna Mountain in Marion County after striking a power line, officials said.

Officials say two Tennessee law enforcement officers died when a helicopter crashed in a wooded area after hitting a power line in Marion County.

To date, 8 Tennessee law enforcement officers have died in the line of duty in 2022.

Officials say two Tennessee law enforcement officers died when a helicopter crashed in a wooded area after hitting a power line.

The helicopter crashed on Aetna Mountain in Marion County after striking a power line, officials said.

Officials say two Tennessee law enforcement officers died when a helicopter crashed in a wooded area after hitting a power line. Highway Patrol Capt. Travis Plotzer said a Tennessee Highway Patrol officer and a Marion County deputy sheriff were killed in the crash on Aetna Mountain, near Whiteside, Tennessee. Officials say the power lines fell across Interstate 24.  Motorist Dan Hostetler said he saw the black helicopter flying in circles before hitting the power lines in a bright flash of ligh...

Officials in Tennessee say two law enforcement officers were killed Tuesday when their helicopter crashed into a wooded area after hitting a power line.

Officials in Tennessee say two law enforcement officers were killed Tuesday when their helicopter crashed into a wooded area after hitting a power line.