A hit-and-run incident was reported this afternoon near the site of an accident on Interstate-81.
The Mosheim Police Department responded to a wreck near Exit 23 in the southbound lanes around 1:00 PM. According to Police Chief Dustin Jeffers, a road rage incident occurred not far from the wreck site while officers were on the scene.
The victim of that incident was reportedly flown from the scene to the Johnson City Medical Center with serious injuries.
Traffic was backed up significantly in the area as crews responded to both scenes.
Further details on the wreck and hit-and-run incident are pending reports from the Mosheim Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
