A 9-year-old boy died Monday afternoon following a crash on State Route 338, also known as Douglas Dam Road, in the Douglas Dam area of Sevier County.
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (Smokies.LIVE Information Center) — A 9-year-old boy died Monday afternoon following a crash on State Route 338, also known as Douglas Dam Road, in the Douglas Dam area of Sevier County.
Sources at the scene confirmed the child died following the crash. Smokies.LIVE has not yet received a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol detailing what led to the collision.
The crash was reported after 4 p.m. Monday near the bridge over the French Broad River, just past Douglas Dam. The roadway remained closed into Monday evening as emergency crews worked at the scene.
Traffic was diverted onto Roberts Road while authorities investigated.
The circumstances surrounding the crash, including the number of vehicles involved and what led to the collision, have not been released.
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The family is now asking for community support as they grieve the loss of their child.
In a GoFundMe campaign, the family described the boy as “silly” and kindhearted, saying he had a way of making sure no one felt left out. They said he loved spending time with his family and especially adored his two sisters.
The family said the fundraiser will help with medical and other necessary expenses as they navigate the loss.
“We know that not everyone is able to contribute financially, and there is absolutely no expectation to do so,” the family wrote. “If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser, keeping us in your thoughts and prayers, and simply helping us keep his memory alive means more than we could ever express.”
Support the family:
[Fundraiser by Linda Linz : In Loving Memory of Our Sweet Boy]
Smokies.LIVE will provide additional information as it becomes available from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
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