Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 25E Injures Four
HAZEL FORK, KY — A multi-vehicle accident on Highway 25E near the Hazel Fork intersection early Saturday morning left four individuals hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the Knox County Sheriff's Department.
Dispatch received a call at 5:40 a.m. reporting the crash, which occurred in extremely foggy conditions. Among those injured was a pedestrian who exited her vehicle to assess damage and was subsequently struck by another vehicle. All four patients were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Authorities stated that poor visibility due to adverse weather conditions played a role in the collisions. The roadway was shut down from RECC to the Corbin Bypass while emergency responders addressed the situation. The roadway reopened at 8 a.m.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing.