LCSO: Fatal multi-vehicle crash shuts down Highway 70 West in Loudon County

Published
February 02, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
block between Mealer Road and White Wing Road.
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Knoxville Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee: A fatal multi-vehicle crash occurred on Monday night (February 3, 2026) on Highway 70 West in Loudon County, Tennessee. The crash caused westbound traffic to be shut down, and first responders from the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office, Lenoir City Police Department, Priority Ambulance Service, Loudon County Fire/Rescue, and the Tennessee Highway Patrol were on scene. The road was expected to be closed for around an hour, with an expected reopening time of around 9:30 p.m.

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LCSO: Fatal multi-vehicle crash shuts down Highway 70 West in Loudon County | wbir.com

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