Event Brief
Knoxville police: Serious crash, avoid Merchants Dr
Filed: Jul 01, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: KPD responded to a serious crash near Merchants Drive and Cedar Lane after 9:30 p.m.; drivers asked to avoid the area.
WHO: Knoxville Police Department
WHAT: Serious traffic crash
WHEN: Jul 01, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Cause is under investigation.
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