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KPD: Officers worked 'multiple crashes' in and around the UT area Saturday night

KPD shared an image of an overturned vehicle, saying the SUV rolled several times in World's Fair Park.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — UPDATE 9/16: 

According to the Knoxville Police Department, officials worked at least four crashes between 10 p.m. and midnight on Saturday night. 

In addition to the SUV rollover crash in World's Fair Park, offices say there was a two-car hit-and-run-crash that happened around 10:20 p.m. on Whittle Springs Road, where one person suffered minor injuries. 

There were also two minor crashes on Grand Avenue around 10:50 p.m. and on Summit Hill Drive around 11:53 p.m., Officials say it is unclear if any of the individuals involved in these crashes attended the University of Tennessee football game that night. 

Knoxville Police have charged 41-year-old Stephen Reece with a DUI following the SUV rollover crash in World's Fair Park. Reece was arrested near UT and was the only DUI arrest made Saturday night. 

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Officers with the Knoxville Police Department are working multiple crashes in and around the University of Tennessee area on Saturday night, KPD said. 

"If you have been drinking, do not drive," the department said. "We will not tolerate driving under the influence."

KPD shared an image of an overturned vehicle, saying the SUV rolled several times in World's Fair Park. No innocent pedestrians were injured and the driver has been arrested and charged with a DUI for driving under the influence, KPD said. 

Officers are working multiple crashes in and around the UT area. If you have been drinking, do not drive. We will not...

Posted by Knoxville Police Department - TN on Saturday, September 14, 2024

Information such as the condition or identity of the driver was not immediately available. This story will be updated when more information is available. 

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