Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Charges are pending against the driver and an investigation is launched following a deadly-single car crash Sunday near Chapman Highway.
Knox County Sheriff’s Office officials say the crash happened at 231 Tipton Station Road. They say the driver was heading eastbound when they lost control of the vehicle, crashing into a utility pole and striking a tree before coming to rest in the westbound lane.
The driver was pinned underneath the car and was extricated by first responders. A rear passenger, 23-year-old Skyler E. Myers of Mascot, was found lying behind the car. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials say of the four people in the car, none were wearing seatbelts.
Charges are pending against the driver- who was transported to UTMC with unknown injuries. The crash is under investigation by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit.
