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Pedestrian Hit in Road Rage Incident in Dunlap

On Sunday, around 7pm, the Dunlap Police Department received a call that a pedestrian had been stuck near the area of Ranken Ave. in Dunlap. Officers arrived on the scene and found the victim, Evan D. Abston with injuries. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Peyton R. Harris.

Officers investigated the accident and after speaking with several witnesses, found the altercation to be an alleged road rage incident. Harris was taken into custody on scene and charged with Vehicular Assault by Reckless Conduct. Harris will appear in Sequatchie County General Sessions Court on October 7, 2026.

Puckett EMS transported to Erlanger Hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

Lucky Knott

Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.