A pedestrian was injured early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle in the area of East Main Street near Clifton Street in Rogersville, WVLT reported. The Hawkins County Rescue Squad was called to the scene at approximately 9:40 a.m., according to their social media update, where they attended to the victim whose condition has yet to be disclosed to the public.
In a public notice, the Hawkins County Rescue Squad urged drivers to remain cautious while traveling near the crash site, anticipating traffic delays as emergency crews worked to clear the area. This concern was echoed in a post WBIR mentioned, indicating that motorists should expect some interruption in their usual commute. "We ask you keep those involved in your thoughts and prayers," the rescue squad added on social media, a sentiment calling for community solidarity in the wake of the unfortunate event.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of the crash remain limited; however, WJHL reported that the incident prompted a response from the local rescue squad at 9:42 a.m., just two minutes after the previously mentioned time in earlier reports, highlighting the quick response to the situation at hand.
The Hawkins County Rescue Squad has assured the public that more information will be provided as it becomes available, and while updates on the pedestrian's condition are awaited, the focus remains on the ongoing investigation and recovery efforts at the scene of the crash where the safety of all involved continues to take priority, as emergency crews are on the scene and working to mitigate the impact of the incident on Sunday morning traffic which was notably impacted by this unforeseen disruption.
