A Greeneville man was killed in a pre-dawn crash Thursday at the intersection of West Andrew Johnson Highway and Mt. Pleasant Road, according to the Greeneville Police Department. Officers arrived to find that two vehicles had collided and confirmed that one person had died at the scene. Investigators have not yet said what they believe caused the wreck as the inquiry continues.
Police were dispatched at about 5:48 a.m. to the intersection after reports of a serious collision involving two vehicles, including a 1999 Chevrolet pickup, according to WATE 6 On Your Side. First responders pronounced one person dead at the scene, and emergency crews and investigators remained there through the morning while they documented the crash.
Authorities later identified the victim as Paul D. Oaks, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released details on any other possible injuries or whether anyone else was taken for medical treatment. Officials say more information will be made public once the full crash report is finished.
As of Thursday afternoon, the crash report was still incomplete, police told WATE 6 On Your Side. Investigators are continuing to sort out the sequence of events and look at any contributing factors. No citations or criminal charges have been announced.
Investigation ongoing
Greeneville Police say the investigation is active and are asking anyone who saw the crash or has dash-cam footage from that time to contact the department. The Greeneville Police Department main line is (423) 639-7111, and more contact information is listed on the department website at the Greeneville Police Department. Officials said they plan to release additional details once the crash report is complete.
Where it happened
The collision occurred at the intersection of West Andrew Johnson Highway and Mt. Pleasant Road in Greeneville, a busy stretch that carries steady traffic through town and serves as a primary east–west route. Drivers can expect traffic patterns to return to normal after investigators finish their on-site work.
