Pedestrian killed at busy Tennessee highway exit

Sevierville police investigating fatal incident at Interstate 40 Exit 407

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:37pm

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A pedestrian was struck and killed early Monday morning at one of the busiest highway exits in Sevierville, Tennessee. Police responded to a 911 call about a body in the roadway near Interstate 40 Exit 407 and Highway 66 just before 7 a.m. and found the male victim deceased at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident and looking for witnesses to help determine if it was a hit-and-run.

Why it matters

Exit 407 in Sevierville is a major interchange for Interstate 40, a heavily trafficked highway that sees high volumes of both local and tourist traffic. Any fatal incident at this location raises concerns about pedestrian safety and potential traffic issues in the area.

The details

According to Sevierville police, they received a 911 call about a body in the roadway near the Interstate 40 Exit 407 and Highway 66 interchange just before 7 a.m. on Monday. When officers arrived, they found the injured male victim, who was declared dead at the scene. Police have not yet released the identity of the victim, as they are still working to notify the person's family. Authorities are investigating the incident and looking for any witnesses who may have information about what happened.

  • The 911 call came in just before 7 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Sevierville Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the fatal pedestrian incident at Interstate 40 Exit 407.

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What’s next

Sevierville police are continuing to investigate the incident and are asking any witnesses in the area at the time to come forward with information that could help determine what happened.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for improved pedestrian safety measures around busy highway interchanges like Exit 407 in Sevierville, which sees high volumes of both local and tourist traffic. Authorities will likely review the circumstances surrounding this fatality to identify any potential infrastructure or traffic flow changes that could help prevent similar accidents in the future.