Event Brief
Motorcyclist injured in Blount County bear crash
Filed: Jun 29, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: THP says a Maryland woman lost control on East Lamar Alexander Pkwy after striking a bear; she was injured and taken for care.
WHO: A 69-year-old Maryland woman on a motorcycle; Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP); witness reported striking a bear
WHAT: Motorcycle crash on a Tennessee parkway involving a reported bear strike; rider injured
WHEN: Jun 29, 2026 at 10:35 AM ET
WHERE: East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Blount County, Tennessee
WHY: The motorcyclist reportedly struck a bear, then lost control and crashed; exact mechanics are still being determined.
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