A pedestrian was struck by a semi-truck outside the Dollar General on Edgemoor Road in Anderson County, as reported by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The unfortunate incident, which occurred last evening, led to a swift response from multiple agencies, including paramedics and local law enforcement.
The victim, who has yet to be identified, was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center and remains in stable condition, WVLT News reported. Officials have since been directing traffic around the affected area, with one lane closure and assistance from the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office.
An investigation into the collision is currently underway. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the moment the pedestrian was hit are still scarce. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is expected to issue a full report including more specifics on the incident at a later time. This forthcoming report is also purported to contain the name of the pedestrian involved, as per 3B Media News.
Traffic resumed normal flow after the initial lane closure to facilitate the accident's immediate aftermath. The quick response by the authorities exemplified a coordinated effort to deal with the emergency while minimizing the impact on the wider public. "The pedestrian was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in stable condition," a Tennessee Highway Patrol lieutenant told WIVK News. Further details will be shared as the investigation progresses.
