Motorcyclist Injured Runner during 10 Mile and 5-K Run at RC-Moon Pie Festival

June 18, 2023

**Motorcycle coming into the blocked-off area. Photos provided by the Bedford County Sheriff’s Department.**

During the Moon Pie Festival in Wartrace, TN, two motorcycles came through a blocked-off area on Saturday morning. One of the motorcycles hit and severely injured one of the runners in the 10-mile and 5-K run. It is believed that one of the motorcycles is black and the other one is white.

The person in the black tank top in the picture has been identified. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying the other suspect. Contact Det. Trey Green at the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office at 931-684-3232.

The top photo is from a video provided by the sheriff’s department. This is the moment when the runner is struck.

Lucky Knott

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