Thomas G. Kilgore Jr., 26, Remembered After Fatal May 15, 2026 State Highway 58 Collision In Hamilton County
Thomas G. Kilgore Jr., 26, died on Thursday morning, May 15, 2026, after a roadway collision on State Highway 58 in Hamilton County.
Just after 8:30 a.m., Thomas traveled southbound in a 2024 Hyundai Elantra near the 11400 block when the car struck the rear of a stopped 2010 Freightliner delivery truck with hazard lights on.
Emergency crews responded to the scene and pronounced Thomas dead there, while reports said no one else suffered serious harm.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed the case details, and officials continue to review what led to the collision.
A May 16, 2026 report shared that the Hamilton County community, along with friends and relatives, continues to mourn a young life lost at only 26.
Memorial service details will be announced later, and the family will share obituary and funeral service information when arrangements become available.
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