KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County authorities are working the scene of a crash that left one person dead at Schaad and Pleasant Ridge roads that occurred Friday afternoon.
Around 12:47 p.m. Rural Metro Fire, Knox County Rescue, and Knoxville Fire responded to a two-vehicle car crash on Schaad Road near Pleasant Ridge, according to Rural Metro.
Upon arrival, authorities said they found two vehicles that appeared to have collided head-on.
One occupant was pronounced dead on the scene, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Office. Another occupant was transported to a nearby hospital.
On Monday, KCSO identified the person as 65-year-old Grady E. Chandler.
Schaad Road remained closed while the crash is reconstructed and investigated.
The cause of the crash is unknown at this point. KCSO's Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating the crash.
This is a developing story, 10News will continue to keep you updated as we learn more.
