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Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in East Knoxville identified

Knoxville police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian Saturday night on Magnolia Avenue.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The Knoxville Police Department is looking for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian.

According to a police spokesperson, crews were called to the 2800 block of Magnolia Avenue around 8:20 p.m. on Nov. 19.  

A car reportedly hit 24-year-old Sherman Edward Harvey Jr. while he was crossing Magnolia Avenue. The vehicle involved left the scene.

Harvey was taken to UT Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. 

As of Wednesday, Nov. 23, police have yet to find or positively identify the car involved. KPD said they have reason to believe it is a Hyundai sedan with visible front-end damage.

Anyone with information who could assist with the investigation is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or online at easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.



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