A 68-year-old stroke patient was airlifted to UT Medical Center in Knoxville late Tuesday morning following a coordinated medical transport in South Roane County.

Roane County EMA Director Tim Suiter reported that the patient was initially moved by ground ambulance from the Walnut Grove Road area to the OES Station near the Highway 58 Dollar General store. A LifeStar medical helicopter landed at the station to meet the ground crew and transferred the patient for emergency treatment at approximately 11 a.m.

Residents in the area likely noticed the low-flying helicopter and landing during the late morning response.