Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Death Reported Following Highway 70 Crash
Roane County, TN (February 23, 2021) A single vehicle crash occurred on Highway 70 close to Dogwood Valley Road in eastern Roane County on the evening of February 23 that resulted in a casualty. The highway patrol reports that the driver of a Saturn was traveling west when he lost control of his vehicle… Read More »
Worker Killed Following Knox County Mine Incident
Knoxville, TN (February 22, 2021) Federal authorities are investigating the death of a man on February 22nd that occurred at the Immel Mine in Knox County. The mine, which is close to Old Andrew Johnson Highway, is operated by Nyrstar, which is a Dutch company. Nyrstar confirmed that the man passed away while on… Read More »
Monroe County Crash Under Investigation
Monroe County, TN (February 23, 2021) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that occurred on February 23rd. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on US 411 close to Mountain View Driver. Law enforcement advised motorists to temporarily avoid the area. Additional details about the crash including what caused the… Read More »
One Person Injured in Cleveland School Bus Crash
Bradley County, TN (February 22, 2021) One person was injured in a crash on February 22nd that occurred in Bradley County involving a school bus. Law enforcement reports that the bus had dropped off its last child when the bus was stopped off Benton Pike. The bus was then struck by another vehicle. A… Read More »
Crash in Cumberland County Leads to Arrest
Cumberland County, TN (February 21, 2021) Cumberland County law enforcement and medical workers responded to a vehicle crash on February 21st on the 300 block of P.O.W. Camp Road. The accident report states that the driver of a Ford Taurus exited the road and ended up colliding with a power pole. The report provided… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle on Interstate 40
Sevierville, TN (February 21, 2021) A preliminary accident report by the Sevierville Police Department reveals that two people were walking eastbound when one of the individuals was struck by a Nissan Altima. The 48-year-old victim ultimately passed away from injuries incurred in the accident. The other pedestrian who was involved in the crash was… Read More »
Three Airlifted After Head-On Crash on Highway 70
DeKalb County, TN (February 20, 2021) A woman and two boys were airlifted on February 20th following a head-on crash on Highway 70 east in DeKalb County. A Tennesee Highway Patrol officer reports that the driver was traveling west in a Hyundai Sonata when he entered the path of an eastbound Kia Soul. Two… Read More »
Fatality and Injuries Occur Following Greene County Bus Crash
Greene County, TN (February 18, 2021) One man was killed while three other individuals were injured following a school bus crash in Green County on February 18th. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a van driver who was involved in the crash is the individual who lost his life. Meanwhile, the school bus driver… Read More »
Driver Arrested for DUI on Interstate 40
Knoxville, TN (February 19, 2021) A driver was arrested for driving under the influence after crashing on Interstate 40 West on the night of January 19th. Law enforcement reports that the driver struck a guardrail on the highway, which caused the vehicle to flip onto its hood. Police responded to the crash around 11:25… Read More »
Deadly Crash Occurs on Highway 64
Franklin County, TN (February 18, 2021) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a woman was killed on the afternoon of February 18th following a two-car collision that occurred on Highway 64 close to the Grundy County line. Three children as well as a teenage boy and a man were injured in the accident. The… Read More »
