WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. – A car bomb explosion critically injured the head of the Arkansas State Medical Board on Wednesday, detonating in his driveway as he was leaving for work, authorities said.
Trent P. Pierce, who oversees the board that licenses and disciplines the state's doctors, was injured after "some type of explosive device" tore through his car, West Memphis Police Chief Bob Paudert said.
"We believe he was on the outside of the car when the explosion occurred," Paudert said.
Pierce, a family physician, was taken to Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tenn., where he was listed in critical condition, hospital spokeswoman Sandy Snell said.
FBI spokesman Jason Pack in Washington said a second person also was injured. He would not provide further details.
Board attorney William Trice, of Little Rock, said he knew of no heated disputes involving Pierce and said Pierce often didn't take part in board votes.
"This is just off the wall," Trice said. "It's just such bizarre circumstances."
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