KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Knoxville Police Department said they are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday afternoon.

KPD said officers responded to a two-car crash on MLK Jr. Avenue at Parkview Avenue around 2 p.m.

According to the KPD, the investigation determined that a car traveling eastbound crossed the center line for reasons still unknown and collided head-on with a car traveling westbound.

The driver of the eastbound car, a 38-year-old woman who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, KPD said. The driver of the car that was hit head-on was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.

The crash temporarily closed MLK Jr. Avenue in both directions.

The investigation is active and ongoing.

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