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.
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Tourist dies when car hits multiple trees in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mark Price, The Charlotte Observer
May 3 A man from South America was killed early Sunday when his car slammed into multiple trees inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to a release from the National Park Service.
The victim was identified as 25-year-old Gian Montano Spagnolo of Venezuela, officials said.
Investigators say the crash happened around 3 a.m. on a road known as the Spur, near the intersection of Caney Creek Road.
Spagnolo s 2008 Nissan was traveling south on the Spur when he lost control . veered off the roadway and collided into multiple trees, officials said.