Category Archives: Accidents
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 »
Multiple Vehicle Crash Occurs on Interstate 40 West
Knoxville, TN (November 16, 2020) The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports that a multiple vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 40 West near Hollywood Road on the morning of October 16th. Traffic on the interstate was backed up as the left lane was closed so crews could clear the scene of the crash. Drivers have… Read More »
Roane County Crash Results in Injuries
Roane County, TN (October 13, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol as well as emergency medical workers responded on the night of October 13th to a car crash that occurred in the 700 block of Roane County’s Dickey Valley Road. The accident occurred when the driver of a Toyota 4 Runner lost control of his… Read More »
Woman Injured in Morristown Crash
Morristown, TN (October 14, 2020) A woman in Morristown was seriously injured on October 14th in a one vehicle crash on East Andrew Johnson Highway close to the intersection of Larry Baker Road. Shortly before the accident, the woman picked up her child from school. The woman was driving her Nissan Altima on East… Read More »
Erwin Crash Impacts Traffic
Unicoi County, TN (October 10, 2020) The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports that a car crash occurred the night of October 10th on State Route 81 at South Walnut Street in Erwin. The collision temporarily impacted southbound traffic, but northbound traffic was not impacted. Additional details about the accident including whether anyone was injured… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed After Vehicle Collision on Norris Freeway
Norris, TN (October 9, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol on October 9th identified the victim of a car crash who was killed on Norris Freeway. The accident occurred around 7 a.m. when a vehicle struck a pedestrian while he was in the process of crossing Norris Freeway. While emergency workers promptly arrived, the pedestrian… Read More »
