ALCOA, Tenn. — The Alcoa Police Department has identified the 19-year-old girl who died after a car wreck last week.
The crash happened at East Lincoln Road and Southbound Hall Road on March 22 around 5:45 a.m. Madison Hoese was killed after a 16-year-old driver, who was under the influence, ran a red light in a stolen Silverado and hit her vehicle, according to APD.
After the wreck, the Silverado driver and passenger fled the scene. APD apprehended them afterward.
The 16-year-old driver was charged with criminal homicide, vehicular homicide, theft of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in a fatality and underage DUI. The passenger, who was also 16 years old, was charged with criminal homicide, theft of a motor vehicle and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in a fatality, APD said.
"The APD Officers and Administrative Staff mourn the loss of a community member and wish the family peace during their time of grief. The APD asks the community to respect the family as they mourn their loss and be considerate when leaving comments about the incident," APD said in a press release.
APD is asking those who witnessed the incident to contact APD Lieutenant Stevenson by phone at (865) 712-2310 or email at dstevenson@cityofalcoa-tn.gov.
This situation is ongoing and we will update you as we learn more.