The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Thorton Drive and Hughlan Drive, KCSO said. (Courtesy: WVLT)

KCSO: 16-Year-Old Student in Critical but Stable Condition Following Hit and Run, Police Searching for Driver

Posted on August 9, 2024

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 16-year-old Knox County Schools student is in critical but stable condition Friday morning following a hit and run crash in West Knox County.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 7:30 Thursday morning, August 8 at the intersection of Thornton and Hughlan Drive in the Farragut area.

Police say a passer by saw the girl laying on the ground as the bus pulled up.

At this time, KCSO does not have a description of the involved vehicle and is asking those who live in the area to check security cameras and report any information to the sheriff’s office’s Traffic Unit (TANGO) at 865-215-2243; ask for Officer Simerly. You can remain anonymous.

*The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. at the intersection of Thorton Drive and Hughlan Drive, KCSO said*. (*Courtesy: WVLT*)

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