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KPD Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash on Magnolia Avenue

Bicyclist Identified from Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash (October 3, 2022, 11:15 a.m.)

The bicyclist from the fatal hit-and-run crash on Magnolia Avenue has been identified as George Davis, 59 of Knoxville, Tennessee.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing. At this time, investigators have not yet identified the vehicle that was involved in the crash. The suspect vehicle is possibly a gray or silver Nissan SUV that is missing the driver’s side mirror.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

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At around 11:15 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a crash involving a bicyclist on Magnolia Avenue near Spruce Street. The male bicyclist was found laying in the road with severe injuries. The victim was transported to the UT Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

The involved vehicle fled the scene prior to officer arrival and has not yet been identified. Based on investigation at the scene, the suspect vehicle is possibly a gray or silver Nissan SUV. The vehicle is missing the driver’s side mirror.

Anyone with information regarding the crash or suspect vehicle is urged to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 or online at www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous and be eligible to receive a cash reward.

The crash remains under investigation by KPD crash reconstruction personnel.

Posted by serland On 03 October, 2022 at 11:31 AM