Drag Racing on Magnolia Avenue Results in Death of One, Critically Injures Two Children

Drag Racing on Magnolia Avenue Results in Death of One, Critically Injures Two Children

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The investigation continues by Knoxville Police after two people reportedly drag racing two Dodge Chargers down Magnolia Avenue cause a multiple-vehicle accident that results in the death of one person.

It happened yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) near Milligan Street. The two chargers crashed into a Ford Explorer after reportedly running a red light, killing the driver and critically injuring a 5 and 11 year-old.

One of the Chargers ran into an occupied building on Magnolia Avenue but fortunately no one inside of the building was injured.

A 21 and 20 year-old are both charged with felony reckless endangerment and drag racing. One is in custody, while the other remains hospitalized and will be taken into custody upon his release. Additional charges are pending.