Early on Monday morning, a tragic crash left three people dead on I-40 East near Strawberry Plains Pike in Knoxville. Around 3:25 a.m., the Knoxville Police Department responded to this devastating single-car incident involving a Honda sedan. As reported by the official Knoxville Police Department website, the vehicle veered off the road for reasons unknown and collided with a tree.

Discovered at the scene were two young lives - a three-year-old and a five-month-old both declared deceased on-site. Riding with critical injuries, the driver and front passenger, an adult man and woman, were rushed to the hospital. The man succumbed to his injuries while the woman remains in critical condition. Authorities suspect that high speed may have contributed to the accident, which is currently under thorough investigation.

The identities of the individuals involved in the crash have not been publicly released, as officials are in the process of notifying their next of kin. Updating as new information unfolds, the Knoxville Police Department has been providing details about the ongoing investigation and the circumstances leading up to the crash.