Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – A 70-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Kingston Pike in West Knoxville Friday night, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Officers responded to the crash at about 9:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in the 10200 block of Kingston Pike. When they arrived, investigators determined that the pedestrian had been hit by a Toyota SUV while trying to cross the roadway.
The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
According to KPD, the driver of the Toyota told officers they were traveling eastbound on Kingston Pike when the pedestrian suddenly stepped into the vehicle’s path.
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification procedures and further investigation.
The crash remains under investigation by Knoxville Police Department crash reconstruction investigators, who are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the fatal collision.
