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KCSO: Man identified in Friday fatal crash on Ebenezer Road

The Knox County Sheriff's Office identified the person as 31-year-old Stephen R. Medrano.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Sheriff's Office has identified a man who they say died Friday afternoon in a crash on Ebenezer Road at South Peters Road.

KCSO identified the person as 31-year-old Stephen R. Medrano. 

Medrano's vehicle was traveling west on Ebenezer Road. While coming around a curve, he crossed the double yellow lines and drove into the opposite lane of travel.

Medrano struck a car traveling east. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown out of his vehicle, according to reports.

Medrano's vehicle continued—hitting a third car. The third car hit Medrano as he was lying in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene, reports state. 

The driver and a passenger of the third car were transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. 

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