Knoxville Police Say Car Turned Into Path of Motorcycle
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — A 25-year-old Knoxville man is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash Tuesday morning at a busy Knoxville intersection, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Officers responded to the crash around 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Hall of Fame Drive and Magnolia Avenue.
Investigators said the crash involved a motorcycle and a Subaru sedan.
According to Knoxville Police, the preliminary investigation found that the Subaru was traveling southbound on Hall of Fame Drive when the driver attempted to make a left turn onto Magnolia Avenue. As the vehicle turned, it entered the path of the motorcycle, which was traveling northbound on Hall of Fame Drive.
The motorcycle collided with the Subaru, leaving the rider with potentially life-threatening injuries.
The motorcyclist, identified only as a 25-year-old Knoxville man, was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.
Police have not released additional information about the driver of the Subaru or whether any charges are expected.
The crash temporarily impacted traffic in the area as officers investigated and cleared the scene.
KPD said the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact Knoxville Police.
