Death by Cop  2026

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Devin King

Age : 30

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 07/17/2026

Location : Maynardville Highway near the Knox–Union County line

City : Knoxville

County : Knox

State : Tennessee

Agency : Tennessee Highway Patrol

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/17/2026, Tennessee Highway Patrol attempted to stop Devin King. King continued driving away while troopers pursued. During the pursuit, King crossed into the southbound lanes of Maynardville Highway near the Knox–Union County line and struck an oncoming vehicle head-on. King died at the scene. The other vehicle carried two occupants; the passenger was killed and the driver sustained serious injuries. Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/knoxville/two-killed-fatal-knox-county-crash-thp-pursuit-agency-withholds-chase-policy/51-bdc25940-4bfd-4eba-bcc4-301425816ace
https://www.wvlt.tv/2026/07/17/maynardville-highway-closed-investigation-after-deadly-crash-rural-metro-says/