Event Brief
Motorcyclist injured after striking bear in Blount Co.
Filed: Jun 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: THP says a motorcyclist crashed on Lamar Alexander Parkway after a witness reported a bear was involved; rider injured.
WHO: A motorcyclist; witness reported a bear; THP preliminary report
WHAT: Motorcycle crash with reported bear involvement; motorcyclist injured
WHEN: Jun 27, 2026 at 4:51 PM ET
WHERE: Blount County, Tennessee (Lamar Alexander Parkway)
WHY: A witness reported a bear was involved, and the rider lost control of the motorcycle during the crash.
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