KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI) — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash that injured a Powell High School student Monday morning.
According to the sheriff’s office, the incident happened at approximately 7:51 a.m. as a student was crossing the road to enter Powell High School.
Investigators said a vehicle struck the student and then left the scene without stopping.
The student was transported to a local hospital with injuries that authorities described as non-life-threatening.
Deputies are actively searching for a newer-model Honda Civic believed to be connected to the crash. Authorities said the vehicle has a Kentucky temporary tag bearing the number E682487.
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who sees the vehicle or has information about its whereabouts to contact investigators at 865-215-2243.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
