Two separate accidents in Morgan County occurred yesterday between eleven and noon (eastern time) including one pedestrian struck and killed while crossing Knoxville Highway near Pettit Lane. The section of the highway was closed down for about two and a half hours for the investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The victim was reported to be an 81-year-old man who was unresponsive at the time of the crash.

Another crash in Morgan County occurred at 3893 Nashville Highway near Barnett Ridge Road. Law enforcement and first responders assisted in traffic control at that scene. The Rescue Squad was called to help free one patient from the accident scene. Lifestar was needed for the injury.

We are waiting for the Tennessee Highway Patrol Report to release more details.