On Monday afternoon, a serious car crash on Central Avenue Pike in Knoxville led to one driver sustaining severe but reportedly non-life-threatening injuries. The collision occurred at the intersection of Central Avenue Pike and Dutch Valley Drive, as WVLT reported. The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) arrived at the scene shortly after 3 p.m. and later updated the press at 5:16 p.m. concerning the status of the injured individual.
Knoxville Police Department alerted the public to the traffic implications, requesting that motorists should seek to alternatively route their journey if possible, to avoid the congested area. This information was distributed via a social media post, which Knoxville Police TN's X account confirmed.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Officers are on the scene of a crash with injuries on Central Avenue Pike at Dutch Valley Drive. Traffic is impacted in the area. Seek alternate routes if possible. pic.twitter.com/RFIW0e83lv
— Knoxville Police TN (@Knoxville_PD) April 14, 2025
"The driver sustained serious injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening," according to an update from WBIR. The details of the crash, including how it happened and the identities of those involved, had not been made available in the immediate aftermath.
