Hit-and-run crash injures man near Smithwood Avenue, Newport TN


A hit-and-run crash happened near the intersection of North Street and Smithwood Avenue. A black truck with a trailer hit a silver truck and left the scene heading towards town. A 24-year-old man was thrown about 20 feet from his motorcycle and is complaining of lower back pain. Emergency medical and fire personnel are on site.
Audio|Source: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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It's been around North Street there at Smithwood Avenue, North Street at Middwood Avenue, 1045, hit and run.
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They're looking for a silver truck pulled over on the side there.
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As I was with a black truck pulling the trailer, hit him, kept going.
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And then I went towards the bridge there, headed towards town.
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A 24-year-old male patient, slung about 20 feet from the bike, has removed his helmet of his own fruition.
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He is complaining a lower back pain.
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1402 is on scene.
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A medic one.
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Keep a live star on, stand by.
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Right in front of us as well too.
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That would have, thanks sir.
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At this time, stand by.
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Go ahead.
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This patient is going to be a 24-year-old male.
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He was slung 20 feet from his bike.
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He has removed his own helmet prior to fire arriving.
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Complaining of vaccine.
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Denver. And just put them on standby due to the amount of feet thrown.
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I'll let you know further on y'all see.
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Ready one. Ready one.
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Location mentioned:
Smithwood Ave, Newport, TN 37821
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