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Alleged drunken man steals THP cruiser, crashes during ensuing pursuit on interstate in Rutherford County
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Tony Garcia , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The man, identified as 35-year-old Jordan Blandford, escaped from EMS personnel and took control of a THP patrol vehicle. The incident began with a medical call on I-840, where a man was reportedly having a possible fentanyl reaction.
From Smyrna, Tenn.: A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle. The incident began with a medical call on I-840, where a man was reportedly having a possible fentanyl reaction. Troopers and Rutherford County EMS personnel responded to the scene. The man, identified as 35-year-old Jordan Blandford, escaped from EMS personnel and took control of a THP patrol vehicle.
He led deputies on a pursuit onto I-24 West, which ended when he lost control and overturned the vehicle. The crash occurred near mile marker 69. Further details about the incident and the charges against Blandford are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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