4 Young People Killed, 1 Critical, In Early Morning Wreck On South Pittsburg Mountain

  • Saturday, June 4, 2022

Four young people were killed early Saturday morning, and one is in critical condition, after a wreck on South Pittsburg Mountain. 

Police said the 2010 Toyota Camry crossed the center line, while negotiating a curve to the right, and then hit a tree about 1:40 a.m. Saturday on South Pittsburg Mountain Road.

The five young people had played football for South Pittsburg; three were alums and two were currently on the team, said Marion County Superintendent Dr. Mark Griffith. 

Police said the victims were ages 16-22. The driver was Johnathan Allen, age 20. Two of the passengers were identified as Jayven Martin, 22, and Sayveon Martin, 20. The fourth deceased passenger is a 16-year-old. 

The surviving passenger who is currently being treated at Erlanger Hospital is 17-years-old. 

None of the victims were wearing seatbelts.

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