KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal crash in the 7200 block of Asheville Highway, KPD said Monday morning.
A Jeep SUV and a tractor trailer crashed around 9 a.m. The man driving the jeep was pronounced dead at the scene, KPD said.
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Investigations are ongoing, but according to the preliminary report, KPD believes that the tractor trailer was stopped and waiting to turn left across Asheville Highway. The trailer was still partially in the lane of travel when the jeep, travelling west, collided with the rear.
Police warned people to expect delays and seek alternate routes. Workers are clearing the scene.
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