ALCOA, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) – A Maryville man is dead following a multi-vehicle crash on Alcoa Highway Thursday afternoon.
Emergency crews with the Alcoa Police Department, Alcoa Fire Department and American Medical Response were dispatched to the scene around 3:07 p.m. after receiving reports of a crash near the Alcoa Pedestrian Bridge.
According to city officials, three vehicles were involved in the collision.
Investigators said the victim, a Maryville man driving the second vehicle in the chain of cars, was rear-ended during the crash. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment but later died from his injuries.
Authorities have not yet released the victim’s name pending notification of family members.
The conditions of the other people involved in the crash have not been released.
Traffic in the area was impacted as emergency responders worked the scene and investigators gathered evidence.
The cause of the crash has not been determined, and officials have not announced whether any charges are pending.
The Alcoa Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
