Motorcyclist dead after late-night crash in Knox County

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One person died after a crash involving a motorcycle in South Knoxville, the Knoxville Police Department said.

Around 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, KPD officers responded to the intersection of Chapman Highway and Woodlawn Pike after a crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. The motorcyclist was taken to UT Medical Center and was later pronounced dead.

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After investigating, police believe that the motorcyclist was “speeding south on Chapman Highway” when they crashed into the rear of the pickup truck which was stopped at a traffic light, police said.

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