Florida man dies in ATV wreck on Stoney Ford Road

CARYVILLE, TN (WLAF)- A man lost his life as the result of an ATV accident that happened along the Campbell-Scott County line. North of Phillips Circle which intersects with Stoney Fork and Norma Roads was the scene of the accident, according to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

The call of the accident, along the Campbell-Scott County line, came in to Central Dispatch at 6:24pm, Sunday.

Seventy-three year old Troy Hancock of Florida was behind the wheel of a 2023 Kawasaki KRF 1000, a side-by-side, when he lost control. The ATV then drove off the road to the left and down an embankment striking a standing tree. Hancock died at the scene while his passenger, a 55 year old female, suffered head trauma and was transported to a Knoxville hospital, based on the THP preliminary report.

Each person in the ATV was wearing a seat belt.

Responding agencies include Stoney Fork Volunteer Fire Department, La Follette Rescue Squad, TWRA, Scott EMS and Rescue Squad and Campbell Sheriff’s Office.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-06/08/2026-6AM-UPDATED 06/11/2026-7AM)