Category Archives: Accidents
Tractor-Trailer Accident in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (October 28, 2020) A tractor-trailer accident occurred on October 28th on Interstate 40 in Cumberland Country that left traffic delayed for several hours. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the driver of a 2018 Freightliner was traveling west at mile marker 305 when his vehicle left the road and rolled over… Read More »
Fatal Bus Accident Occurs in Meigs County
Meigs County, TN (October 27, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol recently reopened a portion of Highway 58 after investigating a deadly bus crash that occurred in Meigs County close to the Bradley County line. Law enforcement states that both a bus driver as well as a 7-year-old died in the accident. Seven of the… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed After Vehicle Collision in Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (October 26, 2020) A woman was killed on October 26th after she was struck by several vehicles on Interstate 40 in Knoxville. Law enforcement responded to an accident involving a pedestrian on Interstate 40 West east of West Hills around 9:45 pm on October 26th. Early details about the accident reveal that… Read More »
12-Year-Old Falls from Moving Car in Rockwood
Rockwood, TN (October 25, 2020) Rockwood law enforcement and emergency workers went to North Wilder and Dunn Street on October 25th after a 12-year-old fell from a moving vehicle. The 60-year-old driver informed law enforcement that she had let the girl as well as another minor ride on the vehicle’s trunk. When the vehicle… Read More »
Law Enforcement Involved in Oak Ridge Highway Crash
Knox County, TN (October 23, 2020) Law enforcement states that an officer and another motorist were traveling in opposite directions around the Cherokee Caverns area in Knox County on October 24th when the other motorist attempted to turn left into a parking lot. This caused the officer to strike the other motorist at a… Read More »
Lanes of Interstate 40 West Near Exit 407 Close After Cargo Fire
Sevierville, TN (October 24, 2020) All lanes of Interstate 40 west at exit 407 were temporarily closed following a vehicle firethat occurred around 3 p.m. on October 24th. Law enforcement temporarily requested that drivers avoid the area, while traffic was diverted around the crash. No additional details about what caused the fire or any… Read More »
Law Enforcement Responds to School Bus Crash in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (October 24, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to an accident on October 24th that involved a vehicle and a school bus in eastern Cumberland County. Law enforcement reports that the bus was traveling north on Allen Drive when it came to a halt due to a stop sign. The driver… Read More »
Car Crash Occurs in Loudon County
Loudon County, TN (October 22, 2020) An accident occurred at the 364 westbound mile marker on October 22nd. Many details about the accident are still not known including how the accident occurred, how many motorists were involved, and whether anyone was injured or killed. Motorists who are traveling through the area are advised by… Read More »
Camper Catches Fire on Interstate 40
Knox County, TN (October 21, 2020) The Knoxville Police reported that a truck pulling a fifth-wheel trailer pulled over to the shoulder of Interstate 40 on October 21st with a brake fire in the vehicle’s trailer. Fortunately, a bystander was able to help the driver separate the trailer from the truck. The bystander then… Read More »
Hiker Injured in Carter County
Carter County, TN (October 18, 2020) The Carter County Rescue Squad responded to a call on October 18th involving two hikers in the Big Laurel Branch Wilderness area. The accident left the two hikers without a trail approximately 15 miles from the edge of the water. Fortunately, a rescue square was able to use… Read More »
