KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — A Knoxville man is facing multiple charges after police said he crashed into another vehicle, assaulted the other driver, and fled the scene while three children were in his vehicle.
According to police reports, the crash happened shortly after 9 p.m. Friday near the intersection of Valley View Drive and Morgan Springs Way in Knoxville.
Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash and spoke with the other driver involved. The man told police that 30-year-old Michael Nathaniel Mitchell struck him in the head and arm following the collision before running from the scene.
Authorities said Mitchell fled on foot but was later located and taken into custody.
Court documents state that Mitchell admitted to officers that he had consumed a bottle of liquor before driving. Police also learned that three children were inside the vehicle at the time of the incident.
Mitchell now faces multiple charges, including DUI, assault, driving on a suspended license, and child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.
No injuries to the children were reported.
Mitchell is scheduled to be arraigned at 8:30 a.m. on November 20.
