Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI / WVLT) – A person has died following a crash Monday night on State Highway 95 in Oak Ridge, according to city officials.
The crash occurred on Highway 95 between the Bethel Valley area and the Loudon County line, a spokesperson for the City of Oak Ridge confirmed.
Officials have not yet released details about how the crash happened, how many vehicles were involved or whether anyone else was injured.
Investigation Underway
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is expected to lead the investigation into the fatal crash, as the agency commonly investigates serious and fatal crashes occurring on state highways.
Authorities have not released the identity of the person who died pending notification of family members.
Limited Information Available
As of Monday evening, officials had confirmed only that at least one person was killed.
No information has been released regarding:
- The number of vehicles involved
- The cause of the crash
- Whether additional injuries were reported
- Potential road closures resulting from the incident
More Information Expected
Investigators are continuing to examine the scene and gather evidence related to the crash.
Additional details are expected to be released by the Tennessee Highway Patrol as the investigation progresses.
