KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One person is dead after a serious crash on I-40 West near Pellissippi Parkway Thursday afternoon, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
At around 4:15 p.m., KPD officers responded to a multivehicle crash in the westbound lanes of I-40 just east of I-140, KPD said.
Based on the investigation, police believe a white SUV was slowing down due to traffic when it was rear-ended by a black pickup truck. Two other cars were struck after the initial collision, KPD said.
The driver of the SUV, an adult man, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the black pickup sustained minor injuries. No other injuries were reported, according to police.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time.
The investigation is ongoing.