Tennessee

Pedro Daniel Avina Sanchez, Jose Manuel Avina Killed in Accident at I-75 in Anderson County, TN

Published on: August 19, 2024

Date of Accident
August 14, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Pedro Daniel Avina Sanchez, Jose Manuel Avina
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-75, Knoxville, Anderson County, TN, USA

What Happened

Tennessee Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at I-75 in Anderson County, TN on August 14th, 2024. Authorities say the incident happened around 1:50 a.m. According to police, a semi-truck allegedly failed to control its speed prior to colliding with the rear of a vehicle ahead. Reports say the impact pushed the stopped vehicle into two others vehicles. Two people involved, identified as 35-year-old Pedro Daniel Avina Sanchez and 65-year-old Jose Manuel Avina, were fatally injured. Seven others had various injuries while reports say charges are pending against semi-truck operator, 68-year-old Dennis Jacobsen. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-75
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with the rear of another vehicle, creating a chain reaction crash

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