Tag Archives: Tennessee Highway Patrol

Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power
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Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power

Several other agencies across East Tennessee are reporting issues, including disruptions in 911 services and intersections without working traffic lights. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Left in the aftermath of Sunday morning’s strong storms and high winds are many downed trees and thousands of people without power. Below is a breakdown of how many households are…MORE

Icy Road Conditions Causing Traffic Issues Especially on I-75
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Icy Road Conditions Causing Traffic Issues Especially on I-75

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is reporting several weather-related accidents in our area today (Sunday). There is a winter weather advisory in effect for most of East Tennessee until 7 p.m. tonight (Sunday). THP has responded to numerous accidents this morning (Sunday) in Campbell County on Interstate 75 both north and southbound due to icy road…MORE

THP Ramping Up Efforts to Ensure Safe Roads During Holiday Season

THP Ramping Up Efforts to Ensure Safe Roads During Holiday Season

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol said it is ramping up efforts to ensure safety on the state’s roadways during the holiday season. As a part of the Holiday Safety Enforcement Campaign, state troopers will be out in full force in an effort to prevent serious crashes and fatalities.…MORE

An Investigation is Underway after a Failed Traffic Stop Ends after a Chase

An Investigation is Underway after a Failed Traffic Stop Ends after a Chase

Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a car chase that ends in a deadly crash. Campbell County Sheriff’s Office Deputies tried to pull over a car in the Valley View community yesterday afternoon (Wednesday), but the driver, identified by THP as 25-year-old Cassie Miller, didn’t stop and fled from police. Miller then led deputies on a…MORE

THP Investigating Fatal Crash, which Killed a Tellico Plains High School Star Athlete, on I-75 South in Loudon County
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THP Investigating Fatal Crash, which Killed a Tellico Plains High School Star Athlete, on I-75 South in Loudon County

(UPDATE 11/3/24 9 p.m.) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that happened on I-75, which killed a Tellico Plains High School star cross country runner. TDOT says the crash, which happened on I-75 South at mile marker 80, shut down the southbound side of the interstate for several hours after Saturday afternoon’s…MORE

Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash in Cocke County
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Tennessee Highway Patrol is Investigating a Fatal Crash in Cocke County

An investigation is underway following a crash that left one person dead and injures another in Cocke County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says 70-year-old Barbara Williamson was driving north on Highway 321, commonly known as Cosby Highway, Monday afternoon and failed to stay in her lane while driving around a curve in the 2700 block…MORE

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