Driver charged with kidnapping after Knox County, TN police pursuit

Published
June 19, 2026
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
Hardin Valley Road, Pellissippi Parkway at Dutchtown Road, I-40
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Incident type
Pursuit, Crash, DUI, Drugs

Summary

Dui Crash Knoxville Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee: A 19‑year‑old driver, Jacob Murray of Maryville, was involved in a police pursuit on Hardin Valley Road that reached speeds over 150 miles per hour and ended with the vehicle crashing into a barrier near I-40. The incident occurred early Thursday morning (around 3:17 a.m.) on June 17, 2026, in Knox County, Tennessee. During the arrest, officers found multiple passengers, open alcohol containers, a bong, marijuana wax concentrate, and firearms inside the vehicle. Murray faces charges including kidnapping, reckless endangerment, DUI, and possession of a handgun while under the influence.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jacob Murray Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Driver charged with kidnapping after Knox County, TN police pursuit

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