A fatal collision in South Knox County summoned Rural Metro Fire to the 7600 block of Neubert Springs Road on Wednesday afternoon. One individual was confirmed dead at the scene, as initially reported by WVLT. The two-car crash involved three individuals total, with the remaining two sustaining what appeared to be minor injuries, according to statements released by Rural Metro.
The incident led to the subsequent closure of the road, which was announced to last for "an extended period of time" as of 5:45 p.m. This roadblock comes as the Knox County Sheriff's Office begins to fully investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. Rural Metro urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency and investigative operations to proceed smoothly, as reported by WATE.
Details of the crash reveal that upon arrival, first responders found two cars involved, immediately noting the fatality and assessing the condition of the other two passengers. Those injured were promptly transported for medical attention, their injuries fortunately deemed minor. The name of the deceased has not been released, pending notification of next of kin. The report from WBIR further added this detail.
As the investigation unfolds, the impact on local traffic continues to be felt. Rural Metro emphasized that the closure of Neubert Springs Road was necessary to allow for proper examination of every facet of the crash site. The extent of the road closure remains tentative, with the length of time required for the investigation not immediately known. Local authorities are managing the flow of traffic and detours around the crash zone to mitigate any further disruption for nearby residents and travelers.
