A tragic crash early Thursday morning on Interstate 74 in Knox County has claimed the lives of two drivers. Authorities report the incident occurred around 3:12 AM near mile marker 63, involving a grey 2012 Cadillac sedan and a grey 2019 Toyota SUV. Preliminary findings suggest a wrong-way driver may have caused the collision.
Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger in the SUV was airlifted with life-threatening injuries. Eastbound lanes were closed for several hours as investigators worked to clear the scene. Further details remain under investigation by the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.