Update: The victim from a fatal hit-and-run crash on Chapman Highway has been identified.
Knoxville Police say 61 year-old Arthur Harvey was killed January 2nd. KPD has spoken to the driver who left the scene of the crash and remains in contact with the Knox County District Attorney’s Office, who will make the decision regarding prosecution.
Original Press Releases from KPD: KPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Chapman Highway (January 2, 2024) Following comprehensive investigation, and with the assistance of Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers, the suspect from Tuesday night’s fatal hit-and-run collision on Chapman Highway was identified and located earlier this evening. The involved vehicle was also recovered. KPD detectives and fatal accident investigators are in discussions with the Knox County District Attorney’s Office concerning charges.
KPD NEWS RELEASE: KPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash on Chapman Highway (January 2, 2024)
A hit-and-run crash investigation is underway after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on Chapman Highway on Tuesday evening.
At around 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on Chapman Highway near E. Moody Avenue. Officers arrived on scene, where an unidentified man had been struck by an unknown vehicle. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Based on evidence at the scene and witness statements, it is believed that a pickup truck driving south on Chapman Highway struck the victim as he was attempting to cross from in front of the Walgreens. The truck, possibly a dark red Ford F-150, then continued south on Chapman Highway following the collision.
Efforts remain ongoing to identify the involved vehicle and driver. The victim from the crash was transported to the Regional Forensic Center for further examination and attempts to identify.
The crash remains under active investigation by KPD crash reconstruction investigators. Anyone with information that could assist with that investigation is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
