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TWRA identifies victim in deadly watercraft crash on Norris Lake

The crash happened near Black Fox Access Area in Grainger County on Sunday, according to officials.

GRAINGER COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers are investigating a fatal watercraft crash that happened on Norris Lake.

The crash happened Sunday near Black Fox Access Area around 5:20 p.m. It involved a personal watercraft that collided with a boat, TWRA said.

The driver of the watercraft, John Curley Jr., 59, from Knoxville, died at the scene, TWRA said. 

First responders took the victim's body for forensic analysis, according to officials. Wildlife officers said they will present their findings to the district attorney's office to determine if any charges will be filed.

TWRA said this is the 12th deadly boating incident this season.

"TWRA offers prayers and condolences to Mr. Curley's family and those involved in the incident," TWRA said.

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