Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A dump truck driver is facing charges after blowing through a stop sign and crashing into a construction vehicle Friday morning on Highway 411 near the Chestnut Hill area of Jefferson County. Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol say 63-year-old Christopher Moore was traveling southbound on 411 near State Highway 92…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reporting several weather-related accidents in our area today (Sunday). There is a winter weather advisory in effect for most of East Tennessee until 7 p.m. tonight (Sunday). THP has responded to numerous accidents this morning (Sunday) in Campbell County on Interstate 75 both north and southbound due to icy road…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it is ramping up efforts to ensure safety on the state’s roadways during the holiday season. As a part of the Holiday Safety Enforcement Campaign, state troopers will be out in full force in an effort to prevent serious crashes and fatalities.…… MORE
By Kelly Ann Krueger Published: Dec. 19, 2024 at 9:43 PM EST| KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – One person died after a crash on Chapman Highway Monday, according to a Tennessee Highway Patrol crash report obtained by WVLT News. Benjamin Jones was driving a 2013 GMC Sierra north on U.S. 411 when he crossed into the opposite lane.…… MORE
Knoxville Police say there were two fatalities during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend which ran Wednesday thru Sunday. Both fatal accidents happened Sunday night on I-40. In addition to this, more than 300 citations were issued and two DUI arrests were made in Knoxville as well as 11 crashes with injury. Across the state, the Tennessee…… MORE
he Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a motorcyclist is killed in an accident in Union County. THP says an SUV was stopped in the northbound lane of Maynardville Highway waiting to turn left onto Old Highway 33 Saturday afternoon when the motorcycle, driven by 64-year-old Steven Miracle, tried to swerve to the left side…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is asking for help to identify a woman who was found along I-40 in Roane County and died from her injuries. THP says troopers were dispatched to a person lying in the emergency lane of I-40 East in Roane County at mile marker 341 on October 13th. THP says the victim…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a crash that left one person dead and injures another in Cocke County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says 70-year-old Barbara Williamson was driving north on Highway 321, commonly known as Cosby Highway, Monday afternoon and failed to stay in her lane while driving around a curve in the 2700 block…… MORE
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is asking for your help after a woman is found with serious injuries along I-40 in Roane County. Troopers were dispatched to a person lying in the emergency lane of I-40 East Sunday night at mile marker 341, past the Rockwood Municipal Airport Road exit and found a black woman who…… MORE
KEY HIGHLIGHTS from Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s update regarding Hurricane Helene’s impact on Tennessee – Sunday evening September 29, 2024 CURRENT SITUATION While local communities appreciate the volunteer spirit during disasters, please DO NOT send donations that have not been requested by state or local authorities. Do not self-deploy to disaster areas – this will…… MORE
