Victims Identified from Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Kingston Pike (July 19, 9:50 a.m.)
The victims from the fatal crash that occurred on Kingston Pike near Market Place Boulevard have been identified as Samuel Bennett, 27 of West Virginia, and Kerby Langford, 46 of Knoxville. At this time, no charges are expected to be filed in relation to the crash.
Fatal Crash on Kingston Pike at Market Place Boulevard
At around 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021, KPD officers responded to a crash on Kingston Pike near Market Place Boulevard involving an SUV and motorcycle. Based on the evidence at the scene and witness statements, it appears that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Kingston Pike when it struck the SUV, throwing both the driver and passenger from the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to UTMC, where he was pronounced deceased. The passenger of the motorcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Crash reconstruction units responded to the scene to investigate the crash. That investigation remains ongoing at this time.