Tragedy at Rod Run Car Festival: Father Mourns Loss of Son in Fatal Crash
A devastating incident has shaken the Rod Run car festival in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, leaving a family in mourning. Jeremy Hanes Jr., a 31-year-old man from Charlestown, Indiana, lost his life in a tragic crash on Thursday, April 20, near the festival groun
According to eyewitnesses and police reports, Hanes Jr. was riding an electric scooter north on the Parkway when a passenger in a stopped truck opened the door, causing Hanes Jr. to crash into it. He fell from the scooter and suffered fatal injuries. Despite being airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Hanes Jr. succumbed to his injuries on Friday, April 21.
Jeremy Hanes, the victim’s father, was at the festival with his son and expressed his grief, saying, “He’s not coming back.” The father-son duo shared a passion for cars and had attended the Rod Run festival together every year. This tragedy has left a void in their lives and the car enthusiast community.
The Pigeon Forge Police Department is investigating the incident, and the community is in shock over the loss of a young life. The Rod Run car festival, which attracts thousands of car enthusiasts, will continue to honor Hanes Jr.’s memory and celebrate the joy of cars that brought him and his father together.
As the community mourns the loss of Jeremy Hanes Jr., his family and friends will remember his passion for cars and the happy memories they shared at the Rod Run festival. The tragic incident serves as a reminder to cherish life and the time spent with loved ones.
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