At around 3:20 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a crash with multiple injuries on W. Governor John Sevier Highway near Mountain Grove Drive. A total of nine vehicles were involved in the crash – a dump truck, three passenger vehicles, and five motorcycles. Numerous individuals who were riding a motorcycle were transported to the UT Medical Center for injuries, including one woman whose injuries are considered life-threatening and remains hospitalized. The driver of one of the passenger vehicles was also transported to the hospital in a private vehicle for treatment for injuries.

The investigation revealed that the dump truck attempted to slow down for stopped traffic but was unable to stop before colliding with the other vehicles.

KPD Crash Reconstruction personnel are continuing their investigation with the assistance of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, who will conduct an inspection of the dump truck today.