Crash Claims Life of 13-Year-Old on Interstate 540 East
A crash on Interstate 540 East resulted in the death of a 13-year-old on October 15, 2023, at approximately 2:41 p.m.
According to authorities, Joshua Phillip Lewis, 36, is the alleged driver involved in the incident. The collision involved two vehicles, with details regarding their type and the exact circumstances of the crash still under investigation.
Emergency responders from the local fire department and medical units arrived on the scene shortly after the accident. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while Lewis suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
Authorities reported that both eastbound lanes of Interstate 540 were closed for approximately three hours while emergency personnel conducted their investigation and cleared the wreckage. Vehicle recovery services were on-site to remove the vehicles involved in the crash.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing. No further details about potential charges against Lewis have been released.