Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Fleeing Driver Crashes Into Tennessee Highway Patrol Car
Knoxville, TN (December 7, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a law enforcement officer was struck on December 7th by a drug-impaired motorist who was attempting to flee. The driver has since been charged with driving under the influence and felony evading arrest. The accident occurred after law enforcement tried to perform a… Read More »
Knoxville Woman Killed in Loudon County Crash
Loudon County, TN (December 7, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a woman died after being struck by a pickup truck on Interstate 75 on the morning of December 7th. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to the crash around 4 in the morning at mile… Read More »
Drunk Driver Collides with Tree in Greeneville
Greeneville, TN (December 5, 2020) An intoxicated motorist struck a tree on December 5th. Law enforcement then responded to an accident at the intersection of Holly Creek Road and Mount Bethel Road around 8:00 am. At the time that law enforcement arrived, the driver was outside of the vehicle and unsteady on his feet…. Read More »
Blount County Chase Leads to Crash
Knoxville, TN (December 7, 2020) Law enforcement reports that a chase resulted in a crash and the arrest of two men on the morning of December 7th. According to law enforcement, a deputy was situated at East Lamar Alexander Parkway when he spotted a Toyota Corolla drive past at 84 miles per hour. The… Read More »
Man Killed in Knoxville Crash
Knoxville, TN (December 1, 2020) A man was killed on December 1st in a single vehicle crash that occurred on Old Knoxville Highway. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the driver of a Hyundai Sonata was traveling north when he went off the road, passed through bush, and collided with a tree. The driver,… Read More »
Florida Woman Charged with Driving Under the Influence Following Crash
Greeneville, TN (December 2, 2020) A driver was charged on the afternoon of December 2nd by Greeneville law enforcement with driving under the influence as well as violation of the implied consent law after a crash occurred on North Main Street at West Andrew Johnson Highway. The motorist was also charged with having no… Read More »
Car Crash Occurs at Intersection in Crossville
Crossville, TN (December 1, 2020) An accident occurred on December 1st at the intersection of Miller Bypass and Livingston Road. Motorists who pass through the area are urged to remain cautious. A more detailed accident report is pending which will likely answer several important questions including how many vehicles were involved, what caused the… Read More »
Injuries Reported After Crash on Highway 11E in Washington County
Washington County, TN (December 1, 2020) A multiple vehicle accident occurred on the morning of December 1 in Washington County resulted in injuries. According to Washington County Emergency Communications, the accident was reported on Highway 11E at the intersection of Minga Drive, which is located between Johnson City and Jonesborough. Injuries have been reported… Read More »
Driver Crashes Stolen Vehicle Into Police Car in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (December 2, 2020) A man crashed a stolen vehicle into a police car on the evening of November 2nd. Law enforcement then chased the man through the West Knoxville woods. Knoxville law enforcement reports that a call was received from someone who spotted the vehicle and a result began following the vehicle… Read More »
Driver Seriously Injured After Roane County Crash
Roane County, TN (December 1, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded on December 1st to a single vehicle crash that occurred on Roane County’s Cedar Grove. The accident occurred when the driver of a 2005 Honda Civic ran off the road due to a medical issue. The driver was then flown by Lifestar to… Read More »