A devastating wrong-way crash on I-640 West near the Broadway exit on Sunday night has claimed the life of a motorcyclist and left the Knoxville community mourning, as authorities confirm charges against 27-year-old Eric Ramon Alcantara-Guevara in connection with the fatal incident. The Knoxville Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, which unfolded during the evening hours of Sunday, January 18, 2026.
At approximately 7:15 p.m., KPD officers responded to reports of a serious collision on I-640 West near the Broadway exit. Investigators say a passenger vehicle, later linked to Eric Ramon Alcantara-Guevara, was reportedly traveling in the wrong direction when it collided with a westbound motorcycle. The impact proved fatal, and the motorcyclist—an adult man—was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released as authorities work to notify next of kin.
Following the crash, the occupants of the involved vehicle fled the scene before officers arrived. A short time later, responding officers located the owner of the vehicle nearby and took him into custody. UPDATE: Police have since confirmed that Eric Ramon Alcantara-Guevara, 27, has been charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence (DUI), and leaving the scene of an accident. Authorities report that Alcantara-Guevara ran from the scene after the crash but was quickly located in the 4600 block of Old Broadway, where he was detained without further incident.
All lanes of I-640 West at the Broadway exit were closed for several hours as investigators processed the scene and worked to reconstruct the events that led to this tragic outcome. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be released as the case progresses.
This heartbreaking incident underscores the severe and irreversible consequences of reckless and impaired driving. A life was lost in an instant, leaving behind grief, unanswered questions, and a family forever changed. Though the motorcyclist’s name has not yet been made public, his life mattered, and his loss is deeply felt.
Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and loved ones of the motorcyclist during this incredibly difficult time. May they find strength in one another, comfort in cherished memories, and peace as they navigate this profound loss.
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