COFFEE COUNTY, Tenn. – Tragedy struck on Thursday morning when a pedestrian was struck and killed on Interstate-24 in the westbound lanes near Exit 117. The incident, which occurred around mid-morning, caused a significant disruption to traffic, leading to a temporary closure of the highway.

Authorities confirmed the fatal accident before the noon hour, and both the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) and Coffee County Sheriff’s Department were swiftly on the scene to investigate. Motorists traveling in the westbound direction were forced to exit onto the 117 interchange as investigators worked to piece together what led to the pedestrian’s death.

As part of the investigation, THP took charge of the scene, while Coffee County deputies worked diligently to manage traffic and ensure safety for all involved. The closure caused delays, but authorities were able to clear the scene in a timely manner, with normal traffic flow resuming shortly after.

Details surrounding the identity of the pedestrian and the cause of the incident remain under investigation as authorities continue to gather information. No further information was released at the time of this report.