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City of Kingsport Launches Podcast Featuring City Manager

City News

The City of Kingsport is exploring a new way to communicate with citizens by launching a podcast. “From the City Desk,” hosted by City Manager Chris McCartt, premiers its first episode this Thursday, September 19.

“One of my priorities as Kingsport’s new city manager is figuring out the best way to keep citizens informed,” McCartt said. “The Communications Department and I decided a podcast could be a fun new way to make local government feel a little more personal.”

McCartt will join staff member Hannah Purdy each week to discuss the latest in city news: updates on current projects, recaps of Board of Mayor & Aldermen meetings and things you might not know about how the city works. Once a month, the show will take a closer look behind the scenes of local government to explore a specific topic more in-depth.

“When I was developing this project, I couldn’t find any city governments of our size doing anything like this,” cohost Purdy said. “Our hope is that ‘From the City Desk’ will make staying on top of city news interesting and easy for a lot of people.”

New weekly episodes will drop every Thursday, and deep dive-style episodes premier on the first Monday of the month. The first episode dropping on September 19 takes a look at the role of a city manager and what Chris McCartt’s goals are during his tenure as Kingsport’s city manager.

This podcast comes as part of McCartt’s larger strategy to stay in contact with citizens. He has also launched social media channels where citizens can follow him to stay up-to-date. Find McCartt on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @KingsportCM.

You can subscribe to “From the City Desk” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts, or listen to episodes directly on the “Government” page of kingsporttn.gov. Click here to listen to the trailer and new episodes when they drop.

September 18, 2019
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KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Missing Juvenile (Update)

Police Blog, Police Department

Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Missing Juvenile (Update)
DATE: September 17, 2019
CASE #: 19-021671
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update: Samantha Garcia has been located. She is now safe and is no longer considered a missing juvenile.

As previously released:

On September 15, 2019, Samantha Michelle Garcia, was reported as a missing juvenile to the Kingsport Police Department. While foul play is not suspected, based on her minor age and other factors relayed to Officers, there is reason to be concerned for her overall safety and well-being.

Samantha is a 14 year old Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 117 pounds, and was last seen wearing a purple hooded sweatshirt and black pants with ripped knees. An array of recent photos has been included in this release.

Anyone who sees her is asked to make every possible effort to keep her in sight and contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.

Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:

https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us

MISSING JUVENILE INFORMATION
Name Samantha Michelle Garcia
Age 14 Years of Age
Gender/Race Female/Hispanic
Height/

Weight

5 feet 5 inches

117 pounds

Hair/

Eyes

Brown hair

Brown eyes

Residency Kingsport, TN
Last known clothing Purple Hooded Sweatshirt

Black Pants with Ripped Knees

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

September 17, 2019
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KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Missing Juvenile

Police Blog, Police Department

Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Kingsport Police Attempting to Locate Missing Juvenile
DATE: September 17, 2019
CASE #: 19-021671
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On September 15, 2019, Samantha Michelle Garcia, was reported as a missing juvenile to the Kingsport Police Department. While foul play is not suspected, based on her minor age and other factors relayed to Officers, there is reason to be concerned for her overall safety and well-being.

Samantha is a 14 year old Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 117 pounds, and was last seen wearing a purple hooded sweatshirt and black pants with ripped knees. An array of recent photos has been included in this release.

Anyone who sees her is asked to make every possible effort to keep her in sight and contact the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111.

Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link:

https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us

MISSING JUVENILE INFORMATION
Name Samantha Michelle Garcia
Age 14 Years of Age
Gender/Race Female/Hispanic
Height/

Weight

5 feet 5 inches

117 pounds

Hair/

Eyes

Brown hair

Brown eyes

Residency Kingsport, TN
Last known clothing Purple Hooded Sweatshirt

Black Pants with Ripped Knees

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

September 17, 2019
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Kingsport Public Library receives Great Stories Club grant from American Library Association

City News

Kingsport Public Library has been selected as one of 35 libraries nationwide to take part in the Great Stories Club, a reading and discussion program for underserved teens. This competitive grant is offered by the American Library Association (ALA) with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

As part of the Great Stories Club series on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation, staff from Kingsport Public Library will work with teens at Girls Inc. of Kingsport to read and discuss stories that explore questions of race, equity, identity, history, institutional change and social justice.

“We are excited to have this opportunity to partner with Girls Inc. and support the community in a new way,” said Chris Markley, library manager.

The books, curated for the theme “Growing Up Brave on the Margins: Courage and Coming of Age,” will include “Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No Normal” by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona; “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas;  “Shadowshaper” by Daniel José Older; and “The Sun is Also a Star” by Nicola Yoon.

The titles were selected to inspire young people — especially those facing difficult circumstances or challenges — to consider “big questions” about the world around them and their place in it.

Kingsport Public Library will receive a programming grant and 11 copies of each of the selected books, which will be gifted to the book club participants at the end of the program. Kingsport Public Library will also receive resources and training, including travel and accommodations for an orientation workshop in Chicago in October 2019. The workshop will include dialogue facilitation training led by consultants to Everyday Democracy and program modeling led by national project scholar Susana M. Morris (Georgia Institute of Technology).

Since 2006, ALA’s Great Stories Club has helped libraries engage young adults with accessible, thought-provoking literature. The current series is part of the Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation efforts, a comprehensive, national and community-based process to plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism.

September 10, 2019
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KPD e-News Release: Driver Killed in Afternoon Motor Vehicle Collision

Police Blog, Police Department

Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Driver Killed in Afternoon Motor Vehicle Collision
DATE: September 5, 2019
CASE #: 19-020809
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On September 5, 2019 at approximately 4:00 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Clinchfield Street and Holston Valley Drive in Kingsport. Due to the severe nature of the crash, the K.P.D. Traffic Unit was called to the scene. Their resultant investigation revealed the following:

A black 2015 Jeep Wrangler sport utility vehicle, driven and solely occupied by Cayley A. McCaslin (26 years of age of Kingsport), was northbound on Clinchfield Street approaching the intersection with Holston Valley Drive. Meanwhile, a white 2004 Toyota Sienna minivan, driven and solely occupied by John Owen Davenport (73 years of age of Gate City), was westbound on Holston Valley Drive approaching the intersection with Clinchfield Street.

Mr. Davenport failed to yield the right-of-way and pulled his Toyota into the intersection, directly into the path of the Jeep. The Jeep struck the Toyota in the driver’s side causing the Toyota to roll over and come to rest on its top. Ms. McCaslin sustained possible injuries; however, Mr. Davenport was killed in the crash.

This motor vehicle collision remains under open and active investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit. No additional information is available for release at this time.

COLLISION VEHICLE #1 INFORMATION
Make Jeep
Model Wrangler
Year 2015
Type Sport Utility Vehicle
Color Black
Damage Disabling Damage
Driver Name Cayley A. McCaslin
Age 26 Years of Age
Gender/Race Female/White
Residency Kingsport, TN
Injuries Possible Injury
COLLISION VEHICLE #2 INFORMATION
Make Toyota
Model Sienna
Year 2004
Type Minivan
Color White
Damage Disabling Damage
Driver Name John Owen Davenport
Age 73 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Gate City, VA
Injuries Fatal
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

September 6, 2019
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KPD e-News Release: List of Prohibited Items at Tri-Pride Festival Officially Released (Reminder)

Police Blog, Police Department

Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

http://Police.KingsportTN.gov • www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: List of Prohibited Items at Tri-Pride Festival Officially Released (Reminder)
DATE: September 5, 2019
GENERAL NARRATIVE
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE STRICTLY PROHIBITED

AT THE TRI-PRIDE FESTIVAL ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2019:

NO WEAPONS OF ANY TYPE INCLUDING FIREARMS, KNIVES, ELECTRICAL WEAPONS, CHEMICAL WEAPONS OR OTHER ITEMS THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A WEAPON.

NO GLASS, THERMAL, PLASTIC, OR METAL CONTAINERS INCLUDING FOOD, LIQUID OR DRINK CANS, BOTTLES OR COOLERS OF ANY KIND TO INCLUDE WATER BOTTLES.

NO CONTAINERS, BAGS, PURSES, FANNY PACKS OR BACKPACKS (ONLY REQUIRED MEDICAL ITEMS OR CHILD CARE ITEMS WILL BE ALLOWED).

FOLDING CHAIRS ARE ALLOWED BUT NOT WITH THEIR STORAGE BAGS.

POLES, STICKS, CLUBS, BASEBALL OR SOFTBALL BATS, GOLF CLUBS, UMBRELLAS, TENTS OR CANOPIES, SELFIE STICKS, OR OTHER ITEMS THAT COULD BE USED AS A WEAPON.

NO MASKS, INCLUDING GAS MASKS OR ANY OTHER FACE COVERING.

NO TORCHES, LANTERNS, FIREWORKS OR ANY OTHER DEVICE THAT USES FIRE OR FUEL.

NO AEROSOLS, SPRAY CANS, OR PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS.

NO TOY OR REPLICA WEAPONS. NO LASER POINTERS, FLASHLIGHTS OR OTHER DEVICES THAT CAN BE USED TO DIRECT LIGHT INTO EYES OR FACES.

NO ANIMALS EXCEPT WORKING SERVICE ANIMALS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADA REGULATIONS.

NO MISSILES, PROJECTILES, OR OTHER ITEMS THAT IF THROWN COULD CAUSE INJURY.

NO ITEMS DETERMINED TO BE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS.

NO HORNS, NOISEMAKERS, OR ANY AMPLIFIED SOUND EQUIPMENT DEVICES.

NO SIGNS OVER 3’ x 3’.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR BEVERAGES, CONTAINERS OR BAGS FROM FAST FOOD OR OTHER RESTAURANTS OR GROCERY STORES. SMALL PRE-PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WILL BE ALLOWED (I.E. GRANOLA BARS, PROTEIN BARS, CANDY BARS).

NO BICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS OR SCOOTERS.

For further explanation and/or additional clarification on some of the above rules, please visit the following link:

https://www.FaceBook.com/TriPrideTN/posts/659220101221136?__tn__=K-R

RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

September 5, 2019
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Kingsport Public Library Begins Strategic Plan Process

City News

The Kingsport Public Library is pleased to announce that it has begun a strategic planning process to set its directions for the next three to five years. Overseen by the Library’s board and a planning team, the planning process will help determine the service directions and infrastructure needs of the Library in the near term.

Nationwide, libraries are experiencing significant changes, and planning is an important process to match service opportunities with community needs. Public libraries are being used more than ever, but depending on specific local needs, the use is evolving. Nationally, print books and other hard copy materials are still in heavy demand, but libraries have also become important centers for technology learning and access, providers of critical early literacy and teen services, hubs for lifelong learning for all ages, and important community gathering sites that are free and open to all. Planning helps determine the mix and balance of both new and traditional services, community needs, and resources required to be effective.

The planning process will include a data gathering phase, which will include review of background materials and statistics from the Library, stakeholder interviews, sessions with Library staff, a community survey, and a daylong retreat.  The survey is now available online, as well as in paper form at the Library. All community members will be encouraged to participate in the survey. The survey is available at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KingsportLibrary

The planning process will be facilitated and overseen by Stu Wilson, director, and Nick Dimassis, principal consultant, with Library Strategies, a national group that works with libraries on planning, development, services and facilities projects. Both consultants have decades of experience with libraries and in strategic planning processes. A new plan is expected to be approved by the end of the year.

Visit www.kingsportlibrary.org or call 423-224-2539 for more information.

September 5, 2019
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Where Art Meets Science – A talk about the mural Silent Skies

City News

Come join us for an evening event where art meets science at the Silent Skies mural in downtown Kingsport. World-renowned ornithologist Dr. Fred Alsop will join one of the mural’s artists, Suzanne Justis, to explain the significance of the mural, the birds from our region that are a part of it, and the productive collaboration of species conservation and visual art.

The interactive talk will take place during the next Sip & Stroll on September 5 at 6:00 p.m. Attendees can gather at the Silent Skies mural, which is on the side of the State Theater located at the intersection of Market and Broad Street.

Be sure to see this beautiful testament to our vanishing bird species one last time before the mural takes flight!

About the Event Speakers

World-class Ornithologist Fred J. Alsop III, Ph.D.

A professor in the ETSU Department of Biological Sciences, Alsop likes to tell students who take one of his classes on birds, “this class will change your life,” and it does. “From then on,” he points out, “those students won’t notice just ‘birds,’ but individual species. They will hear birdsong and know who is singing. The students may go on to careers that have nothing to do with my class, but they will have knowledge and a possible hobby to carry with them throughout their lives.”

Alsop has been a faculty member at ETSU for 46 years where he has served as the Chairman of the Department of Biological Sciences, a Professor and member of the Graduate Faculty, and President of the Faculty Senate.  He as the first elected faculty member of ETSU’s governing Board of Trustees. He is the Director of ETSU’s George L. Carter Railroad Museum.  An ornithologist who has authored 18 books on birds including eight published by The Smithsonian Institution, he has conducted bird identification workshops in eight states for industrial, state and federal agencies. An avid birder, he has lead international birding trips and has recorded more than 4,700 species on his “life list.”  He has been recognized in Tennessee with several conservation and environmental awards. He holds a B.S. degree from Austin Peay State University in fine arts and biology, and the M.S. and Ph.D. in zoology from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is married to Dr. Catherine Cummins.

Artist Suzanne Barrett Justis

Upon viewing her work, you will quickly be able to see the enthusiasm she feels for the subjects she paints. Suzanne’s inspiration for her paintings and sculptures come from nature and her surroundings.

When Suzanne is not out in the field or at a zoo taking photo references for her next piece, she can be found in her downtown Kingsport art gallery and studio where she paints and works with her many aspiring art students.

“Breathing life into an idea or image and seeing it develop on canvas brings me so much joy. It is this joy that motivates me and spurs me on to create and learn more. Learning, growing and evolving are all words that best describe me as an artist and as a person. Being an artist is who I am, not just what I do. The sheer joy and abundance the natural world holds has ensured me many more subjects to create with my art and therefore, more joy for me to capture and share.”

About the Silent Skies mural

https://www.kingsporttn.gov/downtown-kingsport-welcomes-new-mural-silent-skies/

September 4, 2019
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KPD e-News Release: Investigators Asking Witnesses to Fatal I-26 Crash to Please Come Forward

Police Blog, Police Department

Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

• www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Investigators Asking Witnesses to Fatal I-26 Crash to Please Come Forward
DATE: September 3, 2019
CASE #: 19-020414
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update #4: Over the course of the investigation thus far into what has now been ruled a fatal motor vehicle collision, Officers have determined that Zachary D. Hunt entered Interstate 26 in his black Mercedes sedan going the wrong way (eastbound in the westbound lanes) via an I-26 exit (rather than entrance) ramp at the intersection of John B. Dennis Highway and Wilcox Drive.

Anyone who may have witnessed the Mercedes accessing I-26 at this intersection, or who may have observed the Mercedes traveling in the wrong direction at any point along the two-mile stretch of I-26 between the Wilcox Drive and Rock Springs Road exits, or who may have even seen the crash itself is asked to please contact Crash Investigators with the K.P.D. Traffic Unit at 423-224-2750.

As previously released:

Update #3: On September 2, 2019 at approximately 9:00 PM, Margaret C. Buck succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash and died. This remains an active ongoing investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit with charges pending. As such, no additional information will be released at this time.

As previously released:

Update #2: On September 1, 2019, at approximately 5:15 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on westbound Interstate 26 near mile-marker 6 (Rock Springs Road exit) in Kingsport. Based on the seriousness of the injuries to those involved, the K.P.D. Traffic Unit was called to the scene to investigate. Their findings thus far are as follows:

A dark blue 2008 Honda Accord 4-door sedan, driven and solely occupied by Margaret C. Buck of Johnson City, TN, was lawfully traveling westbound on I-26 near mile-marker 6. Meanwhile, for unknown reasons, a black 2005 Mercedes C230 4-door sedan, driven and solely occupied by Zachary D. Hunt of Unicoi, TN, was unlawfully traveling the wrong way, eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-26 at the same location.

The Mercedes struck the Honda in a head-on impact. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment, Mr. Hunt with non-incapacitating injuries, but Ms. Buck with serious/incapacitating injuries. The westbound lanes of Interstate 26 were completely closed for over three hours to allow for the initial treatment and transportation of the injured, the thorough investigation of the crash, and the safe removal of any and all involved vehicles and related debris.

This remains an active ongoing investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit with charges pending. As such, no additional information will be released at this time.

Update: Westbound Interstate 26 in Kingsport is back open for travel. No details regarding the crash that caused the earlier road closure are available at this time.

As previously released:

On September 1, 2019 as of just after 5:00 AM, the Kingsport Police Department and other first responders are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on westbound Interstate 26 at mile-marker 6 in Kingsport. All of the westbound traffic lanes are completely shut down indefinitely to allow for the thorough investigation of the crash and the safe removal of any and all involved vehicles and related debris.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, avoid the area, and seek an alternate route if at all possible. Anyone already in the immediate area is asked to exercise caution and patience, maintain a high level of situational awareness, and obey all traffic instructions. No further information regarding the actual crash is available at this time.

COLLISION VEHICLE #1 INFORMATION
Make Honda
Model Accord
Year 2008
Type 4-door sedan
Color Dark Blue
Damage Disabling Damage
Driver Name Margaret C. Buck
Age 47 Years of Age
Gender/Race Female/White
Residency Johnson City, TN
Injuries Serious/Incapacitating Injuries
COLLISION VEHICLE #2 INFORMATION
Make Mercedes
Model C230
Year 2005
Type 4-door sedan
Color Black
Damage Disabling Damage
Driver Name Zachary D. Hunt
Age 23 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Unicoi, TN
Injuries Non-Incapacitating Injuries
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

September 3, 2019
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KPD e-News Release: Westbound I-26 Closed Due to Serious Crash (Update #3)

Police Blog, Police Department

Kingsport Police Department

David Quillin, Chief of Police

200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660

• www.KingsportPDBlog.com

NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: Westbound I-26 Closed Due to Serious Crash (Update #3)
DATE: September 3, 2019
CASE #: 19-020414
GENERAL NARRATIVE
Update #3: On September 2, 2019 at approximately 9:00 PM, Margaret C. Buck succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash and died. This remains an active ongoing investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit with charges pending. As such, no additional information will be released at this time.

As previously released:

Update #2: On September 1, 2019, at approximately 5:15 AM, Kingsport Police Patrol Officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on westbound Interstate 26 near mile-marker 6 (Rock Springs Road exit) in Kingsport. Based on the seriousness of the injuries to those involved, the K.P.D. Traffic Unit was called to the scene to investigate. Their findings thus far are as follows:

A dark blue 2008 Honda Accord 4-door sedan, driven and solely occupied by Margaret C. Buck of Johnson City, TN, was lawfully traveling westbound on I-26 near mile-marker 6. Meanwhile, for unknown reasons, a black 2005 Mercedes C230 4-door sedan, driven and solely occupied by Zachary D. Hunt of Unicoi, TN, was unlawfully traveling the wrong way, eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-26 at the same location.

The Mercedes struck the Honda in a head-on impact. Both drivers were transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment, Mr. Hunt with non-incapacitating injuries, but Ms. Buck with serious/incapacitating injuries. The westbound lanes of Interstate 26 were completely closed for over three hours to allow for the initial treatment and transportation of the injured, the thorough investigation of the crash, and the safe removal of any and all involved vehicles and related debris.

This remains an active ongoing investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit with charges pending. As such, no additional information will be released at this time.

Update: Westbound Interstate 26 in Kingsport is back open for travel. No details regarding the crash that caused the earlier road closure are available at this time.

As previously released:

On September 1, 2019 as of just after 5:00 AM, the Kingsport Police Department and other first responders are on the scene of a serious motor vehicle collision on westbound Interstate 26 at mile-marker 6 in Kingsport. All of the westbound traffic lanes are completely shut down indefinitely to allow for the thorough investigation of the crash and the safe removal of any and all involved vehicles and related debris.

Motorists are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, avoid the area, and seek an alternate route if at all possible. Anyone already in the immediate area is asked to exercise caution and patience, maintain a high level of situational awareness, and obey all traffic instructions. No further information regarding the actual crash is available at this time.

COLLISION VEHICLE #1 INFORMATION
Make Honda
Model Accord
Year 2008
Type 4-door sedan
Color Dark Blue
Damage Disabling Damage
Driver Name Margaret C. Buck
Age 47 Years of Age
Gender/Race Female/White
Residency Johnson City, TN
Injuries Serious/Incapacitating Injuries
COLLISION VEHICLE #2 INFORMATION
Make Mercedes
Model C230
Year 2005
Type 4-door sedan
Color Black
Damage Disabling Damage
Driver Name Zachary D. Hunt
Age 23 Years of Age
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Unicoi, TN
Injuries Non-Incapacitating Injuries
RELEASING OFFICER
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer

Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit

423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX)

ThomasMPatton

September 3, 2019
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