Joseph Knutte Death – The driver who perished in a fiery collision along Nashville Pike in April has been identified by authorities. As per the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the incident occurred shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30, near the junction of Nashville Pike and Shute Lane.
Law enforcement officials stated that Joseph Knutte, a 55-year-old individual, was heading west on Nashville Pike in a 2020 Ford Explorer when he veered off the right side of the road and collided with a bridge pillar.
The impact caused the Ford to spin, reenter the roadway, and become completely engulfed in flames. No further details regarding the crash have been released at this time.
In a social media post, the family requested that those who wish to make memorial donations in Knutte’s honor contribute to Gigi’s Playhouse, a nonprofit organization that offers free educational programs to individuals with Down syndrome.