Police Say Driver Struck Woman Crossing Near Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) – A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being hit by a vehicle at a busy downtown Knoxville intersection Friday, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Officers responded to the crash at the intersection of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive.
According to investigators, a vehicle was turning left onto Summit Hill Drive from Gay Street when it struck a woman who was crossing the street.
Police said the driver told officers they did not see the pedestrian in time to avoid the collision.
The woman sustained serious injuries, but authorities said those injuries are not considered life-threatening.
Emergency responders treated the victim at the scene before she was transported for additional medical care.
The Knoxville Police Department has not released the identities of either the driver or the pedestrian, and no information regarding potential charges or citations has been announced.
The crash serves as a reminder for both drivers and pedestrians to remain alert in downtown areas where vehicle and foot traffic frequently intersect.
The investigation remains ongoing.
