ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — A Roane County Sheriff’s Office deputy was seriously injured Friday in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 58 near the Roane County-Meigs County line. Roane County Sheriff-Elect Tim Phillips confirmed the deputy was involved in the collision, which occurred shortly before noon. Emergency responders from multiple agencies …
Read More »One Injured in T-Bone Crash at Rathburn and South Gateway in Rockwood
ROCKWOOD – One person was injured in a two-vehicle T-bone crash late Tuesday morning at the intersection of Rathburn Street and South Gateway Avenue. The accident happened around 11:00 a.m. Rockwood Police, Fire Department personnel, and EMS responded to the scene. According to the Rockwood Police Department, an 84-year-old man …
Read More »Fatal Crash Near Briceville Claims Life of Teenager
Authorities are investigating a tragic incident that unfolded early this morning, resulting in the loss of a teenager’s life and leaving others injured. The incident, which occurred around 1:30 a.m., involved a vehicle carrying four teenagers that crashed near Briceville. Details remain scarce as the investigation is still ongoing and …
Read More »I-40 Accident on Wednesday Snarls Traffic
During heavy rain rolling through the county on Wednesday afternoon, a multi-car accident occurred at the 351 eastbound mile marker between Midtown and Kingston. Several emergency units responded to the scene. Traffic was a mess for a while for the investigation and clean up and care of the patients. Two …
Read More »Victims Identified in Tuesday’s Crash on Highway 61
A multi-vehicle accident closed Harriman Highway (Hwy. 61) between Rockbridge Road and Mayton Lane. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol report, Mary King, 75, was traveling East on SR 61 in a 2013 Lincoln MKX when she crossed the center line and struck a 2017 Dodge Charger head-on. King’s vehicle …
Read More »Rockwood crash report from Tuesday afternoon released
Rockwood police and fire department first responders responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 1200 block of Pump House Road at the entrance to the county dump site, just after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. According to Rockwood police officer Courtney White’s report, the driver identified as 20-year-old Ethan Lively of Coalfield …
Read More »Two more accidents over the weekend resulting in minor injuries
In traffic accidents this weekend an accident occurred on Interstate 40 near the Kingston exit around 4:00 Sunday afternoon resulting only a minor injury but affecting traffic flow. Also, one accident Sunday night around 10pm in front of the Rocky Top on the south end of Roane Street. Two vehicles …
Read More »OSFD Responds to House Fire on Sleepy Hollow Road
A family of five was displaced from their home following a fire at 716 Sleepy Hollow Road in Oliver Springs last night following a fire that may have started in the garage area. Oliver Springs Fire Chief Justin Bailey said the investigation is being conducted by the Tennessee Fire Marshals …
Read More »Update: A One Vehicle Accident Claims Life of Driver on I-40
The Tennessee Highway Patrol says that around 1:25pm on Tuesday, 45-year-old Brent Johnson was driving a 2000 Toyota Tundra, west on I-40 in Roane County in the lefthand lane when it ran off the left side of the road. The vehicle then swerved back onto the roadway, crossing both lanes, …
Read More »UPDATE: Head-on Crash in Morgan County Claims One Victim
UPDATE – Friday, September 16, 2022: Sad news to report that 57-year-old, Aimee Dixon, of Oak Ridge passed away shortly before midnight last night (Thursday, September 15) due to her injuries sustained in this accident. Ms. Dixon was a 2nd grade teacher at Linden Elementary School in Oak Ridge. Please …
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