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4-Year-Old Critically Hurt in Knoxville Vehicle Hit

A four-year-old girl is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle near Cedar Lane and Merchants Drive.
WHO: A four-year-old girl; Charles Jump (54); the child’s father; a food truck owner
WHAT: A child was struck by a vehicle, followed by an altercation and additional vehicle impacts
WHEN: Jul 2, 2026 at 11:21 AM ET
WHERE: Cedar Lane and Merchants Drive area, Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: A preliminary investigation indicates a verbal argument involving a food truck led to a vehicle leaving the parking lot and striking the child.

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