By Crash News Writer 
Sullivan County, TN (July 31, 2025) — A bicyclist from Knoxville lost his life following a tragic crash with a vehicle pulling a trailer Saturday on a rural road in Sullivan County.
According to reports, the fatal collision occurred July 27 on Gum Springs Road. The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office said a group of cyclists was traveling east when 59-year-old Andrew Shaw passed the group just before a curve. As Shaw rounded the bend, he reportedly crossed the center line and collided with a westbound vehicle towing a trailer.
The impact was severe, and emergency crews quickly responded to the scene. Shaw was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries. Authorities confirmed that the vehicle pulling the trailer remained in its proper lane at the time of the crash.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
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Information presented here is based on official statements and may be updated as new findings become available.
- The victim’s identity has been confirmed by authorities and shared with the public, while further investigative details are still being gathered.
- No citations or criminal charges have been announced in connection with the incident as of this publication.
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