Fatal Drag Race Trial: Knoxville Woman Faces Charges in Magnolia Avenue Crash
The trial of a Knoxville woman involved in a fatal drag race on Magnolia Avenue in 2023 began on Monday. Trinity Clark and Trashawn Glass were accused of racing, with Glass already pleading guilty in 2024. The crash resulted in the death of a grandfather and injuries to his two grandchildren. A jury of seven men and seven women was selected, and opening arguments were presented by the state and defense.
The incident occurred on Jan. 17, 2023, when Glass and Clark raced their Dodge Chargers on Magnolia Avenue, running a red light at Milligan Street and causing a collision that killed Michael Williams, 65, who was driving a white SUV. Williams' grandchildren were also seriously injured in the crash. Clark's orange Charger collided with a building during the incident.
Witness testimonies, including that of Frank Rinne, who heard the cars revving and the crash, were presented during the trial. 911 calls indicated that the cars were racing, with one caller mentioning the cars revving at a red light. KPD officer Sam Young, the primary crash investigator, testified that the cars were a significant distance away when Williams attempted to turn.
Surveillance footage of the crash from various angles was shown, along with video captured by Davey Spurgeon on his GoPro. The trial is set to continue on Tuesday and is anticipated to last between two to four days.
In conclusion, the trial for the fatal drag race on Magnolia Avenue in 2023 involving Trinity Clark and Trashawn Glass commenced with witness testimonies and evidence presented. The incident resulted in the death of a grandfather and injuries to his grandchildren. The trial is expected to continue for several more days.