Knoxville, TN (January 21, 2026) – A motor vehicle collision with reported injuries occurred Tuesday evening in Knoxville. The crash was reported around 7:41 p.m. on January 20 near the intersection of E Summit Hill Dr SE and James White Pkwy.
Engine 2 and other emergency personnel responded quickly to the scene and began assessing those injured in the crash. While specific details on the number of victims have not been officially released, communications confirmed that the incident involved injuries requiring paramedic attention.
The crash occurred near a well-traveled junction connecting downtown Knoxville to nearby neighborhoods, leading to temporary disruptions in the area as responders worked on TAC Channel 5 to manage the situation and provide care.
At this time, authorities have not released additional information regarding the vehicles involved or the cause of the crash. An investigation is ongoing to determine what factors contributed to the incident.
We send our thoughts to those affected and wish all injured individuals a full and speedy recovery.