Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on I-24 Eastbound Near Tennessee Welcome Center

CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee — A fatal pedestrian collision led to emergency roadway closures along Interstate 24 eastbound near the Kentucky–Tennessee state line in Clarksville.

At approximately 9:42 p.m., emergency dispatchers received urgent calls reporting that a vehicle had struck a pedestrian traveling along I-24 Eastbound near mile marker 0.2, adjacent to the Tennessee Welcome Center. Officers with the Clarksville Police Department (CPD) and emergency medical personnel responded immediately to the scene. Responding first responders located the victim on the roadway suffering from severe traumatic injuries. The individual was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Official Status and Highway Patrol Investigation

The Clarksville Police Department initially secured the scene and diverted traffic before handing primary investigative jurisdiction over to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP).

To conduct a detailed crash reconstruction and process the scene, law enforcement temporarily closed all eastbound lanes of I-24 near mile marker 0.2. The victim’s identity is being withheld by investigating authorities pending formal identification and notification of next of kin. State troopers have not publicly released information regarding the driver, vehicle make, or potential contributing factors. The roadway was reopened to interstate traffic once cleanup and preliminary evidence collection were completed.

Community Tributes and Family Support

News of the tragic fatal accident has prompted expressions of sympathy from local residents and regional commuters across Montgomery County.

Community members offer condolences to the deceased's family as they await official notification. Further details regarding the victim’s identity, investigation findings, or memorial arrangements will be released as official updates are provided by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.