Man dead following Smokies car accident
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
A Venezuelan man who had been living in Sevier County is dead following a traffic accident May 2 in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Gian Montano Spagnolo, 25, was traveling south on the Spur when he lost control of his 2008 Nissan sedan near Caney Creek Road at approximately 3:06 a.m. He veered off the roadway and collided into multiple trees. Spagnolo was pronounced dead at the scene. He was the only occupant of the vehicle. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor to the accident.
Pigeon Forge Fire Department, Pigeon Forge Police Department, Sevier County Ambulance and the Sevier County Medical Examiner’s Office responded and assisted on scene. Spagnolo, who was living and working in Sevier County prior to the accident, was transported by the Sevier County Medical Examiner’s Office.