An Investigation is Underway Following Fatal North Knoxville Crash

Posted on April 23, 2025

An investigation is underway following a fatal crash on North Broadway.

Knoxville Police Officers were called to the 1700 block of North Broadway early this morning (Wednesday) and found a Jeep on fire and flipped on its side.

Preliminary investigation shows that a car was attempting to pull left into the Kenjo gas station, driving into the path of the Jeep.

The passenger of the Jeep, a 22-year-old man, was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene. The driver of that vehicle, 22-year-old William Gavigan, showed several signs of intoxication.

He was taken to the hospital for treatment and arrested for driving under the influence.

The driver of the car, a 32-year-old man, refused treatment.

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