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Theresa Black

Age : 24

Gender : Female

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 : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 07/17/2026, Tennessee Highway Patrol attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Devin King. King continued driving away while troopers pursued. During the pursuit, King's vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes of Maynardville Highway near the Knox–Union County line and collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle. Theresa Black, a passenger in the struck vehicle, died from her injuries. The driver of the vehicle sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital. 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/