I-24 Fatality

A pedestrian was fatally struck on Interstate 24 westbound in Coffee County on Thursday morning, authorities confirmed to Ontarget news. The incident occurred mid-morning, prompting officials to redirect traffic using the exit and entrance ramps at mile marker 117 as a detour. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the investigation, with the Coffee County Sheriff’s Department assisting. Details regarding the name of the victim have not been released.