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THP: Semi Flees After Fatal I-81 Crash

A semi involved in a fatal I-81 wreck in Greene County fled the scene; one driver died and another was airlifted.
WHO: Tennessee Highway Patrol; semi driver; Lee Vaughn (74); Diane Vaughn (73)
WHAT: Semi involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident fled the scene; crash resulted in one death and serious injuries.
WHEN: Aug 11, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
WHERE: Greene County, Tennessee (near the Hamblen County line) on I-81
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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