A motorcyclist died following a crash that happened late Tuesday night in South Knoxville.

At around 11:20 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the intersection of Chapman Highway and Woodlawn Pike to investigate a crash involving a pickup truck and motorcycle. The motorcyclist was transported from the scene to the UT Medical Center and was later pronounced deceased.

Based on the investigation conducted at the scene and witness statements, it is believed that the motorcycle was speeding south on Chapman Highway when it collided with the rear of the pickup truck, which was stopped at the traffic light.

KPD crash reconstruction investigators responded to the scene and are leading the investigation into the crash.