Department officials said Thursday that officers were called near exit 407 around 10:20 p.m. about a person lying on the side of the interstate. (Courtesy: SPD on Facebook)

Man Dead after Possible Pedestrian Crash on I-40, Sevierville Police Say

Posted on October 31, 2024

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) A pedestrian is dead after possibly being hit by a car Wednesday evening on I-40 East in Sevierville.

Sevierville Police Department officials say officers were called near exit 407 around 10:20 for a person lying on the side of the interstate.

When officers arrived, SPD says they found 61-year old Craig Olcott alive but not moving.

Officials say Olcott had injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle, or by a trailer being towed by a vehicle, adding that he died later that night at UT Medical Center.

The death is under investigation. Anyone with information is being asked to call SPD Detective Sergeant Graham Brantley at 865-868-1748.

*Department officials said Thursday that officers were called near exit 407 around 10:20 p.m. about a person lying on the side of the interstate*. (*Courtesy: SPD on Facebook*)

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