Category Archives: Car Accident
Vehicle Fire on Interstate 40 Causes Traffic Backup
Knox County, TN (August 5, 2020) Officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation report that an Interstate 40 vehicle fire occurred on the morning of August 5th. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near 380 and resulted in the off ramp being blocked, while westbound traffic was not impacted. Work crews expected an hour… Read More »
Vehicle Flips Over on Interstate 40
Knoxville, TN (August 3, 2020) The Rural Metro Fire and Knox County Rescue arrived at the scene of a car accident that occurred on Interstate 40 on August 3. The accident involved a vehicle that flipped off the interstate that trapped two occupants, who were later extricated from the vehicle. Both victims were later… Read More »
Person Flown to Trauma Center After Car Struck By Train in Rhea County
Rhea County, TN (August 3, 2020) Dayton law enforcement reports that a vehicle was struck by a train on August 3rd at the intersection of Railroad Street and Iowa Avenue. Initial reports state that one person inside the vehicle was flown to a nearby trauma center for treatment. Law enforcement states that railroad crossing… Read More »
Interstate 40 Closed After Five Vehicle Crash in Sevier
Sevier County, TN (August 1, 2020) One person was recently killed and several others were injured after a multiple vehicle accident occurred on Interstate 40 eastbound in Sevier County on August 1. The Sevierville Police Department reports that a westbound vehicle crossed the median into eastbound traffic close to exit 407 and five vehicles… Read More »
One Killed in Interstate 40 Accident Near Knoxville
Knoxville, TN (August 2, 2020) A two vehicle accident occurred overnight on August 2 that left one individual dead. Knoxville Police Department reports that the accident occurred around 11:40 p.m. near Oglesby Road overpass. Due to the severity of the accident, a crash reconstruction team was called. The accident was later determined to have… Read More »
Accident Causes Highway 41 Closure
Knoxville, TN (July 31, 2020) First responders were called to an accident that occurred on Highway 14, north of Knoxville and close to the intersection of Highway 644 early in the morning on July 31st. Knoxville Fire Department, Knoxville Township Fire Department, Marion County Emergency Management, Marion County Conservation, and Marion County Sheriff’s Department… Read More »
Warrants Issued After Cumberland County Hit and Run
Cumberland County, TN (July 29, 2020) A hit and run accident in Cumberland County on July 29th resulted in charges for the driver. Law enforcement was sent to Lantana Road where a driver reportedly sideswiped another vehicle but kept going rather than remain at the accident scene. Law enforcement later found the vehicle at… Read More »
Teenager Killed and Officer Injured in Union County Crash
Union County, TN (July 30, 2020) A Knoxville teenager was killed and a Union County law enforcement officer was injured following an accident that occurred on July 30. Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the accident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. in the 4300 block of Maynardville Highway. The teenager was entering the highway from… Read More »
One Individual Killed After Accident Near Union County Line
Union County, TN (July 30, 2020) Tennessee law enforcement reports that a helicopter was called for at least one person after a serious car accident occurred around 11 p.m. close to Maynardville Highway. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office reports that one individual died when his pick-up struck a tree head-on. The pick up’s driver… Read More »
Speeding Rockwood Motorist Ends up in Accident
Rockwood, TN (July 29, 2020) A man in Rockwood was arrested on July 29th after his speeding led to a vehicle accident. Rockwood law enforcement observed a vehicle traveling on Westel Road at a high rate of speed. Law enforcement attempted to catch up with the man, but eventually gave up on doing so…. Read More »
