Knoxville, TN — January 15, 2024, one person was killed in a truck accident at approximately 7:00 p.m. along Interstate 75.

According to authorities, a box truck occupied by one person was traveling northbound on I-75 in the vicinity of Callahan Drive when the accident took place.

1 Killed in Truck Accident on I-75 in Knoxville, TN

Officials indicate that, allegedly due to the snowy road conditions, the box truck was unable to maintain control, colliding with the rear-end of an 18-wheeler as a result. The sole occupant of the box truck was reportedly entrapped in the wreckage; they had to be extracted upon arrival of emergency personnel. However, they were unable to overcome the injuries incurred during the crash, having been declared deceased at the scene. There were no other injuries reported in connection with this incident.

Additional details pertaining to this crash—including the identities of those involved—are currently unavailable. The investigation is ongoing.

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