Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Multiple Vehicle Accident Shuts Down Part of Interstate 40
Knoxville, TN (December 25, 2020) Interstate 40 West in Knox County has one lane open close to mile marker 389 following a crash, which caused several lanes to shut down and traffic to slow. Additional details about the accident including whether injuries or fatalities occurred and what caused the crash remain uncertain. Recent reports… Read More »
Hit and Run Accident Occurs in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (December 24, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol has requested the public’s help following a deadly hit and run accident on the night of December 24th. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred on State Route 131 close to Maynardville Pike in Knox County and involved a pedestrian. Law enforcement officers… Read More »
Newport Pizza Hut Damaged in Car Crash
Newport, TN (December 21, 2020) Three individuals were injured as the result of a two-vehicle crash that occurred around 9:30 p.m. on December 21st on Cosby Highway in front of the Pizza Hut. Several first responders were sent to the accident scene. A law enforcement officer later stated that he observed one vehicle that… Read More »
Man Injured in Oliver Springs Work Accident
Oliver Springs, TN (December 23, 2020) An alderman was airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center on December 23rd after a workplace accident injured the man’s left arm and hands. Since being airlifted, the man’s vital signs have been reported to be in good condition. The injury to the man’s left arm and… Read More »
Man’s Body Discovered Following Boat Accident
Monroe County, TN (December 22, 2020) The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency recovered a man’s body from the Notchy Creek in Monroe County on December 22. Agency workers first responded to a call concerning a man who fell out of a boat. Witnesses reported hearing cries for help as well as seeing a boat adrift… Read More »
Injuries Occur After Interstate 26 West Crash
Kingsport, TN (December 23, 2020) A single vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 26 West close to Kingsport on December 23rd that temporarily impacted traffic in the area. According to a traffic report, law enforcement was alerted to a crash with injuries close to mile marker 7 around 12:42 in the afternoon. Due to the… Read More »
Driver Avoids Injury in Highway 70 East Crash
Crossville, TN (December 23, 2020) Crossville law enforcement and medical workers responded to an accident that occurred at the corner of Highway 70 East and Dogwood Avenue on December 23rd. Law enforcement reports that the driver of a Chevy Impala was traveling on Dogwood and came to a stop at the intersection then pulled… Read More »
Ambulance Involved in White County Crash
White County, TN (December 23, 2020) A two vehicle crash occurred in White County on December 23 that resulted in injuries. Law enforcement states that the driver of a Chevy ambulance was stopped at the intersection of Highway 111 and Valley View Drive, which is located just north of Sparta. The ambulance went into… Read More »
Two Vehicle Crash Occurs in Crossville
Crossville, TN (December 22, 2020) A two vehicle crash occurred on December 22nd on Old Lantana Road between Main Street and West Avenue. As a result of the crash, motorists are advised to exercise caution while passing through the area. Additional details about the collision including whether anyone was injured or killed, what vehicles… Read More »
McMinn County Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Interstate 75
McMinn County, TN (December 22, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a driver was heading south on Interstate 75 in McMinn County. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash which occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on December 22nd and involved four tractor-trailers. Substantial property damage, however, is reported to have occurred. As… Read More »