THP identifies driver who fled after police chase ended in crash; search continues

What This Story Is About A driver is on the run after being accused of leading Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers on a multi-county chase in a stolen pickup truck before crashing. Why It Matters The suspect remains on the run. What Happens Next THP is investigating the crash off State Route 33 and Lewis Green Hollow, while authorities continue searching for the driver.

For Context Troopers say the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado was reported stolen in Knox County early Thursday morning before being spotted more than 11 hours later in Claiborne County. It began around 2:15 a.m. when THP said a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado was stolen in Knox County. UNION COUNTY, Tenn.

(WVLT) - A suspect who is accused of leading troopers on multi-county chase on Thursday is still on the run and has been identified, according to Tennessee Highway Patrol. The suspect was identified as 36-year-old Anthony J. Coffey, who has brown hair, facial tattoos and weights approximately 160 pounds. THP is asking for assistance in locating him.

It began around 2:15 a.m. when THP said a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado was stolen in Knox County.

Summary of the outlet's own feed. From WVLT (Knoxville), November 7, 2026.