Head-on collision claims life of Knoxville man
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Posted: 7:52 PM Dec 25, 2008
Last Updated: 1:14 PM Dec 26, 2008

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- A Christmas Day car crash has claimed the life of one.

Shortly after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to the two vehicle collision on Chapman Highway, near Hendrons Chapel Road.

According to Tennessee Highway Patrol, Andrew M. Kaiser, 25, of Knoxville was driving southbound on US Highway 441 when he crossed the center line into oncoming traffic.

Kaiser collided head on with Ralph E. Whaley, 76, and Mary L.H. Whaley, 72, both of Seymour.

Both were injured, the extent of those injuries is unknown.

It is unknown if drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

Kaiser was not wearing a seat belt.

The incident is under investigation.

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Posted by: Anon Location: Seymour on Dec 29, 2008 at 11:42 PM
They say he fell asleep. We feel sorry for his 2 month old Daughter and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them

Posted by: Anon Location: Seymour on Dec 29, 2008 at 06:11 PM
If anyone knows anymore about this we would really like to hear an update. Have heard many bdifferent stories.

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