Union County, TN : 65-year-old Donald Thompson dies after being hit by car near his home on Friday, November 7, 2014

A Maynardville man hit by a car more than a week ago has died from his injuries, according to a report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The report said a car hit Donald R. Thompson, 65, on Friday, November 7. He was crossing State Highway 33 to get his mail when a Nissan XGX hit him. Thompson died at UT Medical Center from his injuries on Saturday. The 17-year-old driver and 16-year-old passenger were not injured and are not facing any charges. Source : Maynardville man dies days after he was hit by car