Angela F. Childress dies in fatal Morgan County crash
Fatal Morgan County crash death of Angela F. Childress
A tragic collision on Knoxville Highway in Morgan County resulted in the death of Angela F. Childress and another individual, following an incident involving a minivan and motorcycle. The authorities have charged the driver, identified as Scotty Allen Tinker, with a range of serious offenses, including aggravated vehicular homicide and child endangerment.
Investigators arrived at the scene around 6:45 p.m. on June 24, where they found that a minivan had crossed into oncoming traffic, leading to a head-on collision with a motorcycle. The narrative from the probe indicated that the minivan driver absconded from the location, taking a child with them and stopping at a nearby store.
Further examination revealed that Tinker’s driving privileges were nullified due to multiple prior DUI convictions, and his blood alcohol content was recorded at .15 upon arrival at the medical facility. He also failed field sobriety evaluations, suggesting impairment.
Tinker was transported to a hospital, where he initially stated he had consumed alcoholic beverages earlier that day. His subsequent refusal of a formal blood test did not prevent the discovery of his intoxication levels. The charges against him include leaving the scene of an accident involving harm, among others.
The two victims in the Morgan County incident are Angela F. Childress and Kevin J. Childress, whose identities were confirmed by the law enforcement team. The ongoing investigation continues to gather more information on this devastating event.
