Two teens dead following Cocke County crash on Thinwood Road

COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Two teenagers are dead following a crash on Thinwood Road in Cocke County according to the sheriff’s office.

Tuesday night, officers with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic accident on Thinwood Drive off West Highway 25/70. A 15-year-old and 19-year-old were killed as a result of the crash, Sheriff CJ Ball shared on Wednesday.

“We are all devastated for the families involved. Our community will come together for these families and do whatever we can to help them in this time of need. Everyone involved needs the prayers to lift them up during this tragedy that has taken place,” said Ball.

On Thursday, a Tennessee Highway Patrol preliminary report stated the 19-year-old was driving along Thinwood Drive approaching the intersection of U.S. Highway 25/70. While negotiating a curve, the 2019 Kia Forte left the road to the left and struck a parked semi trailer, the report stated. The two teens were the only individuals involved in the crash.

The Cocke County School System also shared a statement following the crash.

Due to the tragic circumstance in the last 24 hours, the Cocke County Schools system is providing professional emotional support for students and staff.

Counselors will be available in the CCHS library this afternoon, Wednesday July 31st at 1:00 pm

All students and staff are welcome.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to include the ages of the two killed in the crash.

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