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KPD: Woman who was struck, killed by vehicles on I-40 was from Ohio

According to the Knoxville Police Dept., Tamara Wilson "jumped in front of oncoming traffic and was struck by multiple vehicles."

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — UPDATE NOV. 11: The woman struck repeatedly and killed on Interstate 40 in West Knoxville the night of Oct. 26 has been identified as Tamara Wilson of Akron, Ohio.

Wilson was 46, according to Knoxville Police Department spokesman Scott Erland. Police had no evidence to indicate she was a stranded motorist.

Authorities had no reason to suspect foul play was involved, he said.

WBIR will provide more information as it becomes available.

PREVIOUS STORY: A woman was killed when she was hit by multiple vehicles Monday night on I-40 in West Knoxville.

According to the Knoxville Police Dept., a female pedestrian "jumped in front of oncoming traffic and was struck by multiple vehicles."

None of the vehicles that struck the victim remained at the scene, according to KPD.

The victim has still not been identified.

If you were involved in the crash or have any information about the victim, KPD would like to hear from you. Please call the KPD Crime and Drug Hotline at 865-215-7212. 

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