Tennessee Man Dead After Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Accident

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On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at approximately 11:30 pm, there was a fatal vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in Tazewell, Tennessee, at the intersection of Highway 33 and Barnard Lane.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol has determined in its preliminary investigation that 56-year-old Michael L. Hembree of Tennessee was walking in the middle of the southbound lane of Highway 33 when he was struck by a 2017 GMC Sierra driven by 52-year-old Patrick Howard also of Tennessee.  Howard’s GMC came to a controlled rest on the shoulder of the roadway.

Michael Hembree was transported to the Claiborne County emergency room via Claiborne EMS, where he was pronounced deceased.

There are no pending charges against Mr. Howard.

Also assisting on scene was the New Tazewell Police Department.