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Crash #2006470789 Crash #2006470789
Fatalities 1
State TENNESSEE
County BLOUNT
City MARYVILLE
Date Aug. 9, 2006
Time 4 p.m.
Google Maps(35.7567389, -84.0874750)
Street Name 1 US-SR73
Street Name 2 99999999999999999999
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 2
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 2
Number of Nonmotorists 1
Route Signing U.S. Highway
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Other Principal Arterial
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 52
First Harmful Event Pedalcyclist
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Road On Shoulder
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 46 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityPossible Injury (C)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test ResultAC Test Performed, Results Unknown
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Person #1 (Pedestrian) Person #1 (Pedestrian)
Age 48 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeBicyclist
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Vehicle which Struck Non MotoristVehicle #1
Seating PositionNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant (2005-Later)
Restraint System UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseHelmet, Other than DOT-Compliant Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNonmotorist
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathAugust
Day of Death9
Year of Death2006
Hour of Death16
Minute of Death99
Lag Hours999
Lag Minutes99
Non Motorist LocationShoulder/Roadside
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run Hit and Run
NCSA Make Chevrolet
Body Type Light Pickup
NCSA Model 481
Registration State Tennessee
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1GCEK19T2XE1
Model Year 1999
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0.0
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 65
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Functional Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Pedalcyclist
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Tennessee
Driver Zip Code 37737
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
Driver Height 68
Driver Weight 190
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 1
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation April
Year of Oldest Violation 2004
Month of Newest Violation April
Year of Newest Violation 2004
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Grade, Unknown Slope
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Other Crash Type
Vehicle Related Factor Hit-and-Run Vehicle (1982-2008)
Driver Related Factor Improper Lane Usage
Driver Related Factor Operating the Vehicle in an Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent Manner
Driver Related Factor Hit-and-Run Vehicle Driver
Moving Violations Unknown Violations
Moving Violations Unknown Violations
Moving Violations Unknown Violations
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Vehicle Event 1 Ran off Road - Right
Vehicle Event 2 Pedalcyclist
Vehicle Event 3 Ran off Road - Left
Vehicle Event 4 Cross Median
Vehicle Event 5 Traffic Sign Support
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Comments

Date Comment
Sept. 21, 2025 - 8:20 p.m.

https://www.jeffrothcyclingfoundation.org/memoriam/jeff-roth

Sept. 21, 2025 - 8:20 p.m.

RIP JEFF ROTH
In 2006, Jeff Roth was, first and foremost, a father of three little girls ages 5, 5, and 7 year old, a husband. He was a Physical Therapist by career. He exercised voraciously every day, rode long distances on the roads 5 to 6 times per week and especially loved steep hills.

One August afternoon, Jeff was riding on Rt. 321 in Maryville, Tennessee and was hit and killed by Mr. Tommy Carroll who was driving a pick up truck. Local cyclists Matt Alexander, Mike Winck and Jay Nevans worked with Tennessee Rep. Doug Overbey to put together a bill to protect cyclists and educate motorists through the Jeff Roth Protection Act. The bill passed unanimously through the House and the name Brian Brown was added to the bill at the Senate level. Brian was killed when he was struck by a truck near Martin, Tennessee. He was a friend of Tennessee Sen. Roy Herron. In Spring of 2007, the bill was signed by Governor Phil Bredeson.

Jeff's death brought the local and state cyclists together and the Jeff Roth Cycling Foundation was formed. Our foundation will strive to promote safe cycling and motorist education of the Jeff Roth and Brian Brown Protection Act.

Bicycle Protection Act
The Jeff Roth and Brian Brown Bicycle Protection Act of 2007 was signed into law on May 3, 2007, by Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen. Tennessee joins a handful of states that have moved forward to further protect cyclists on our roadways.

Passed without opposition in both the House and Senate, this act provides that "the operator of a motor vehicle when overtaking and passing a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on the roadway, shall leave a safe distance between the motor vehicle and the bicycle of not less than three feet (3') and shall maintain such clearance until safely past the overtaken bicycle." A violation of this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

Sept. 21, 2025 - 8:23 p.m.

There was another roadway fatality on this stretch of Rt 321 in 2014: https://roadway.report/accidents/2014470828/