KNOXVILLE, Knox County, Tenn., Nov. 2, 2026 — A pedestrian suffered serious injuries on Friday, October 30, after being struck by a car at the intersection of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Police Department.
Officers responding to the intersection determined that a car turning left from Gay Street onto Summit Hill Drive struck a woman who was crossing the street. The driver told officers they did not see the pedestrian in time to stop.
The pedestrian suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The department said no additional information was available. Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
More on Crashes in Knoxville, TN
The pedestrian crash was reported at Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive in Knoxville. If you were involved in a crash in the city, our Knoxville accident resource page explains how to get a police report and what the latest local crash figures show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pedestrian accidents more common at night?
Many pedestrian crashes do happen after dark, when drivers have less time to spot someone in the roadway, but collisions like this one also occur in daylight, particularly at intersections where a turning vehicle crosses a crosswalk.
What should a pedestrian do after being hit by a car?
Call 911, stay as still as possible until medical help arrives, and try to get the names of the driver and any witnesses if you're able. See a doctor even if injuries seem minor at first.
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians crossing within a marked or unmarked crosswalk generally have the right of way, and drivers turning across a crosswalk are required to yield to them before completing the turn.
How can drivers reduce the risk of hitting a pedestrian?
Checking crosswalks carefully before and during a turn, especially at busy downtown intersections, gives drivers more time to spot pedestrians already in or entering the roadway.
