Cyclist Killed in Semi-truck Crash, Alcoa Police Say

Police said that the cyclist was taken to UT Medical Hospital in critical condition. (Courtesy: Alcoa Police Department)

Cyclist Killed in Semi-truck Crash, Alcoa Police Say

Alcoa, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a fatal crash between a bicyclist and a tractor-trailer.

Alcoa Police say Tuesday morning’s crash happened just before 8:00 a.m. on East Hunt Road near the intersection of North Wright Road.

When officers arrived, they found that the semi truck and cyclist were going the same direction before colliding.

When first-responders arrived on scene, they immediately began CPR on the cyclist who was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police reported later that the cyclist had died at the hospital.

The tractor-trailer driver was uninjured in the crash.

Police said that the cyclist was taken to UT Medical Hospital in critical condition. (Courtesy: Alcoa Police Department)

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