Police in Carter County searching for silver pickup in connection to fatal crash

A developing story out of Carter County as Sheriff Mike Fraley has confirmed one person has died after a collision in the Roan Mountain area.

Deputies and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are investigating a potential hit and run, according to published reports, on Highway 19E that resulted in the death of a bicycle rider. The report said police are searching for a silver Ford F-150 pickup truck with damage on the right side.

We’ll have more details on the incident when they become available from Carter County officials.

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