Tennessee

Ryan Purkey Killed in Accident at US Route 25 in Jefferson County, TN

Published on: May 12, 2023

Date of Accident
May 11, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Ryan Purkey
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 25, Newport, TN, U.S.

What Happened

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office authorities are investigating a crash that killed a person at US Route 25 in Jefferson County, TN on May 11th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 8 p.m. Initial investigation suggests a passenger vehicle collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer that was allegedly slowing in a construction zone. 20-year-old Ryan Purkey was killed in the crash. The tractor-trailer driver was not injured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Tennessee Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Passenger Vehicle
Road/Highway
US Route 25
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer slowing in a construction zone

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