Knoxville, Tennessee – A devastating accident on Interstate 40 in Knoxville early Saturday morning, August 17, 2024, resulted in the death of 76-year-old Lee Boone, a resident of Virginia. The tragic event unfolded around 5:30 a.m. when a rear-end collision disabled Boone’s vehicle in the eastbound lanes of the highway.
Lee Boone was pronounced dead at the scene, marking a heartbreaking end to what appeared to be a routine journey through Knoxville. The accident also claimed the life of a passerby who stopped to offer assistance. This individual was struck and killed by an ambulance responding to the crash, though their identity has not yet been released.
The Knoxville Police Department is actively investigating the sequence of events that led to this tragic incident, which also left three others injured. The accident highlights the dangers of early morning highway travel, where low visibility and driver fatigue can quickly turn a routine trip into a life-threatening situation.
This tragic event is a somber reminder of the unpredictability of life on the road and the heroism of those who risk their lives to help others in times of crisis.