KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department said it's investigating a fatal crash that happened on I-40.
The crash happened around 1:55 a.m. on Monday at the Western Avenue underpass on I-40 East, according to KPD. Officers responded to the scene where they found a black Chevy Tahoe had crashed into the bridge.
KPD said the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Based on the initial investigation, the car was traveling east when it suddenly swerved to the right and struck the bridge.
It's unknown why the driver swerved and their identity is being withheld at this time.