Timothy Walker Obituary, Death – A man tragically lost his life in a single-vehicle accident in Carter County on Thursday, as reported by the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP). Authorities indicated that the driver, 39-year-old Timothy Walker, was operating a 1999 GMC Sonoma and traveling southbound in the 4700 block of US Highway 19E.
According to the THP, Walker lost control of the vehicle while navigating a slight left curve. As a result, the truck veered into the right lane, then moved onto the shoulder before going off the road entirely.
The vehicle struck an embankment and subsequently collided with a large metal power pole, where it came to a stop. Tragically, Timothy Walker was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing as authorities work to gather more information.