Driver facing charges following fatal accident on Knoxville Highway in Morgan County
In Morgan County, Tennessee, Scotty Allen Tinker is facing serious charges, including aggravated vehicular homicide, after a tragic accident on Knoxville Highway resulted in the death of two individuals. Tinker, accused of driving with a suspended license due to a DUI conviction, is also charged with child endangerment, driving with a revoked license for DUI - his 8th offense, failure to maintain lane, and leaving the scene of an accident involving death or injury. Reports indicate that the minivan driven by Tinker crossed into oncoming traffic, colliding with a motorcycle and causing the tragic outcome. The victims, Angela F. Childress and Kevin J. Childress, tragically lost their lives in the crash. It was revealed that Tinker had multiple prior DUI convictions and a history of driving with a revoked or suspended license. Reports suggest that Tinker exhibited signs of intoxication, and a blood alcohol test conducted at the hospital revealed a level of .15. The dire consequences of the crash have left the community in mourning.
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