Sergeant Harold Lee Russell, II, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee

Sergeant Harold Lee Russell, II

Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, August 23, 2022

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Harold Lee Russell, II

Sergeant Lee Russell and Detective Matt Blansett of the Marion County Sheriff's Department 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.

Sergeant Russell had served with the Tennessee Highway Patrol for 12 years and was assigned to the Special Opts Aviation Unit. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, brother, and grandmother.

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Age 35
Tour 12 years
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Incident Details

Cause Aircraft accident

helicopter crash

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Father in Heaven Bless the eternal soul of this thy servant Sgt Harold Lee Russell II. 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