What This Story Is About
- A 70-year-old male pedestrian was struck and killed in the 10200 block of Kingston Pike.
Why It Matters
- Kingston Pike is a heavily traveled West Knoxville thoroughfare with high traffic volumes, and pedestrian safety remains a critical focus for local traffic safety and law enforcement agencies.
- KPD crash reconstruction investigators will continue to analyze the scene to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the collision.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – A 70-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by an SUV on Kingston Pike in West Knoxville on Friday night, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Officers responded to the crash in the 10200 block of Kingston Pike at approximately 9:40 p.m.
Investigators say the 70-year-old man was struck by a Toyota SUV while trying to cross the road. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead…