The accident that happened on April 14, 2024 claimed the life of Kylie Roberto. This article covers her early life and details of the accident.
Early Life and Legacy
Kylie Veronica Roberto was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and has a love for nature and animals. Her first love was horses.
Kylie graduated in 2020 from Bearden High School and attended the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga and Pellissippi State for a few semesters pursuing academics. But her true calling was in retail, where she worked as a Bridal Consultant and most recently as a Sales Manager at White Lace and Promises.
The infectious personality and caring nature of Kylie made her an instant hit with the Knoxville crowd. Family and friends call her a dreamer, a seeker and a deeply spiritual person whose actions were shaped by empathy and kindness. They called Kylie an exemplary human being “who lived by the principles of kindness and empathy”
The Tragic Accident
The accident happened on April 14, 2024. A KCSO crash report says 24-year-old Savannah Stanley was driving erratically on the wrong side of the road in a Saturn SUV. Authorities believe she was impaired – she had three passengers in her vehicle at the time -. An alcohol blood test is pending.
The KCSO Sergeant DeArmond said speed and alcohol were factors in the accident. They closed the road until about 11:50 pm for investigation and cleanup to commence.
The Victims
Passengers included 21-year-old Kylie Veronica Roberto of Knoxville, daughter of Knoxville 2nd District City Councilmember Andrew Roberto. Kylie was pronounced dead at the scene. The Saturn SUV hit an Acura SUV on Schaeffer Road near Hardin Valley Road. The Saturn spun out of its lane around a curve, crossed over to the other side of the road and struck the Acura at an angle, deputies said.
One of the other passengers in the Saturn was injured and believed to be in serious condition. They were treated at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Savannah Stanley and the Acura driver were taken to Turkey Creek Medical Center with minor injuries.
A Father’s Heartbreak
Councilmember Andrew Roberto, who was Knoxville vice mayor in 2021 to 2023, announced the devastating news. “We lost our daughter Kylie Roberto last night in a car crash. Her age was 21. Kylie was beautiful inside and out, the sweetest soul whose loss is unimaginable. We will really miss Kylie. Those who have reached out – thank you. We need time to grieve and thank you for kindness,” he said.
Community Support
Knoxville rallied around the Roberto family during this difficult time. Family and friends and the community remembered Kylie as kind, compassionate and full of life. This support shows how Kylie touched the lives of those who came across her.
Conclusion
Kylie Veronica Roberto’s death has left a huge loss in the hearts of people in the Knoxville community, but her memory and the influence she left behind will always be with us.
