THP: Two Teens Killed in Cocke County Crash, Investigation Underway

A Tennessee Highway Patrol cruiser. (Courtesy: WVLT / WSMV)

THP: Two Teens Killed in Cocke County Crash, Investigation Underway

Cocke County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating following a deadly crash Tuesday night in Cocke County.

According to a report from THP, only one car was involved in the crash which happened on Thinwood Drive near Highway 25/70.

Officials say the 19-year-old driver of the car was reportedly following a curve in the roadway when they hit a parked tractor-trailer.

Both the driver and a 15-year-old passenger in the vehicle died as a result of the crash.

According to officials with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office, at least one of the victims was a Cocke County High School student.

ORIGINAL STORY: The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating following a deadly crash Tuesday night in Cocke County.

THP officials say the crash happened on Thinwood Drive and West Highway 25/70.

According to officials with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office, two juveniles died in the crash. CCSO says at least one of the victims was a Cocke County High School student.

“We are all devastated for the families involved.  Our community will come together for these families and do whatever we can to help them in this time of need. Everyone involved needs the prayers to lift them up during this tragedy that has taken place,” Sheriff CJ Ball said.

No other details have been released.

A Tennessee Highway Patrol cruiser. (Courtesy: WVLT / WSMV)

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