Zander Lewis Maryville Death and Obituary – The Maryville, Tennessee community is mourning the loss of 18-year-old Zander Cage Lewis, who was killed in a devastating single-vehicle car accident on Sunday night, October 26, 2025, along Wildwood Road in Blount County. The young driver’s death has left family, friends, and classmates heartbroken, as they remember a kind and vibrant young man whose life was tragically cut short.
According to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 10:15 p.m. near Jameswood Drive. Lewis was driving west in a tan Chevrolet Impala when the vehicle began to “yaw” or skid on the rain-slicked roadway. Investigators believe that the combination of wet road conditions and excessive speed contributed to the loss of control.
The Impala veered off the left side of the road, struck a concrete culvert, overturned, and collided with a tree before coming to rest in a ditch. The force of the impact caused severe damage to the vehicle, and one of its wheels detached, traveling nearly 100 yards before striking another car in the vicinity. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported from the secondary impact.
Emergency responders from the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, Maryville Fire Department, and Blount County Rescue Squad arrived quickly at the scene. Lewis was extricated from the wreckage and transported to Blount Memorial Hospital. Despite the efforts of first responders and medical staff, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
Authorities confirmed that weather played a major role in the accident. At the time of the crash, steady rain and slick road surfaces made driving particularly dangerous. Investigators have stated that speed too fast for conditions was listed as the primary contributing factor in the crash report.
The tragic death of Zander Lewis has deeply affected the Maryville community. Friends and loved ones have flooded social media with heartfelt tributes, remembering him as a fun-loving, loyal, and ambitious young man. Many described Zander as someone who brought laughter and positivity to everyone around him.
Local schools in the area are offering grief counseling and emotional support for students coping with the loss. Several community members are also organizing a candlelight vigil to honor his memory and offer condolences to his grieving family.
Zander’s passing is a heartbreaking reminder of the dangers of driving in poor weather conditions and the importance of safe driving practices. His family has asked for privacy during this difficult time as they plan memorial arrangements to celebrate his life.
Though his life ended far too soon, Zander Cage Lewis will be remembered for his kind heart, bright spirit, and the love he shared with those around him. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.