(UPDATE 11/3/24 9 p.m.) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that happened on I-75, which killed a Tellico Plains High School star cross country runner.

TDOT says the crash, which happened on I-75 South at mile marker 80, shut down the southbound side of the interstate for several hours after Saturday afternoon’s crash.

Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones confirmed to WVLT that Darrah Wiseman, a senior, that made the entire county proud was killed in the crash.

She qualified for the state championship last week and is a six-time state champion in events dating back to 2022.

Grief counselors are expected be available to students at Tellico Plains High School.

Original story: The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that happened on I-75.

TDOT says the crash, which happened on I-75 South at mile marker 80, shut down the southbound side of the interstate and caused a miles-long traffic delay for several hours after the crash Saturday afternoon.