Two juveniles dead following Cocke County crash on Thinwood Road

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

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.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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