Investigation Underway after Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Crash on N. Broadway, Knoxville Police Say

Knoxville Police are investigating following a fatal pedestrian-involved crash Wednesday morning in Knoxville. (Courtesy: Knoxville Police Department)

Investigation Underway after Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Crash on N. Broadway, Knoxville Police Say

Knoxville, Tn (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a fatal pedestrian-involved crash Wednesday morning in Knoxville.

Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded just after 10:30 a.m. to N. Broadway near Atlantic Avenue to find that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle; the victim, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

KPD says a preliminary investigation determined that the man attempted to cross N. Broadway outside of a crosswalk when he was struck by a southbound Chevy SUV. No additional injuries were reported, and the involved vehicle remained on scene.

The crash remains under active investigation. KPD says the identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

This comes after an 8-year-old boy is ‘fighting for his life’ after being hit by car in this same area on April 12.

Knoxville Police are investigating following a fatal pedestrian-involved crash Wednesday morning in Knoxville. (Courtesy: Knoxville Police Department)