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THP: Motorcyclist dead after crash on John Sevier Highway

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Keith Blackburn, 30, died in the crash on Friday.

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee Highway Patrol said a man is dead after a crash on John Sevier Highway Friday afternoon.

According to THP, it happened at 4:19 p.m. when Keith Blackburn, who was riding a motorcycle, stopped at an intersection on Sevierville Pike at John Sevier Highway. In the report, a car driven by Matthew Sherrod turned left onto Sevierville Pike and hit Blackburn. The crash caused the motorcycle to skid and hit a different car.

According to the report, Blackburn was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. THP reported that charges for Sherrod are pending an investigation.

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