Keith Robert Conley Obituary, Death –A vehicle belonging to 65-year-old Keith Robert Conley, a Knoxville man who had been reported missing, was discovered crashed near Highway 129 close to Topside Road on July 21, 2025.
Inside the vehicle, authorities located a deceased individual, though identification could not be immediately confirmed due to extenuating circumstances, according to a statement from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
Conley had last been seen on July 11, when he left for work in Solway but never arrived. Concern for his wellbeing led the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to issue a Silver Alert on July 15, citing medical concerns that may have prevented him from returning home safely on his own.
The Alcoa Police Department is actively investigating the events leading up to the crash. An autopsy has been scheduled to confirm the identity of the deceased and determine the official cause of death.
The community awaits answers as loved ones continue to hope for closure in the wake of this heartbreaking discovery.
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