In a second accident on I-81 reported Wednesday after 8 PM, one person was airlifted due to their injuries.
The first accident near mile marker 21 that resulted in a fatality, also caused a traffic back up near the 24 mile marker, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. During the traffic a vehicle driven by 38 year-old James Pierce of Tennessee (city not listed) reportedly ran into the rear of a tractor trailer that was stopped in traffic, driven by 60 year-old Kendred William Britt of North Carolina.
The pickup burst into flames upon impact, but the driver was pulled to safety. He was flown by Highlands Air Rescue for treatment of serious injuries.
Members of the Mosheim and Town of Mosheim Volunteer Fire Departments, EMS, and the Greeneville Emergency & Rescue Squad responded to the scene.
No further information was provided in the THP report.
