Pedestrian Dies after Being Struck by Car on Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville Police Say

KPD added that the vehicle and driver involved stayed on the scene. (Courtesy: WVLT)

Pedestrian Dies after Being Struck by Car on Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a fatal pedestrian-involved crash Saturday evening in Knoxville.

Knoxville Police Department officials say the crash happened around 8:50 at the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Bertrand Street.

Police say a vehicle traveling west on Magnolia struck a 61-year-old woman who was attempting to cross the roadway; she was taken to UT Medical Center but later died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

KPD says the driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and that witnesses indicated the vehicle was driving through the intersection and had a green light at the time of the collision.

The investigation into the crash remains active and ongoing.

This is a developing story.

KPD added that the vehicle and driver involved stayed on the scene. (Courtesy: WVLT)