Event Brief
Knoxville Man Charged After Driving Through Zone
Filed: May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: Timothy Eckwood allegedly ignored barriers, entered a closed construction area, and led police on a brief chase Monday night.
WHO: Timothy Eckwood (19), Knoxville man; responding officers and construction workers
WHAT: Charged after allegedly driving through a blocked construction zone and leading police on a brief pursuit
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 10:46 AM ET
WHERE: Prosser Road and Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: He allegedly ignored traffic barriers and an officer’s cruiser with emergency lights activated, driving into lanes closed for worker safety.
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