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KPD continues searching for suspect after fatal hit-and-run in East Knoxville, victim identified

KPD said officers found a pedestrian unresponsive in the roadway early in the morning of Aug. 21.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville police are investigating after a pedestrian died in what's believed to be a hit-and-run crash early Monday morning near Caswell Park.

According to the Knoxville Police Department, officers found a person unresponsive in the roadway around 3 a.m. at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Jessamine Street.

On Aug. 28 KPD identified the victim as Bobby Corvin, 63, and said they were continuing to investigate the crash. They also said they were working to identify a suspect.

Police said they think an unknown vehicle hit Corvin before driving west on Magnolia Avenue. KPD said Corvin was taken to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center for examination and identification.

"The investigation into the crash remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward," KPD said.

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