19-year-old killed in Chapman Highway crash was University of Tennessee lacrosse player

A 19-year-old Maryville man was killed on Chapman Highway the night of June 4 after crossing into the opposing lane of traffic and hitting an SUV head-on.

The motorcylist was identified as Michael Fulcher, a Knoxville Police Department spokesperson said.

Just before 8 p.m., officers responded to the 6500 block of Chapman Highway for a crash, a police department news release said. Investigators determined Fulcher was driving the motorcycle southbound when he entered the oncoming northbound lane and struck the SUV head on. The SUV then hit another car driving southbound, the release said.

Fulcher was pronounced dead and a passenger in another vehicle was taken to the hospital for minor injuries, the release said.

Fulcher was a member of the University of Tennessee lacrosse team and known as "Big Mike" to his teammates, according to a GoFundMe started to help his family.

"The team loved him just as much as he loved the team, and would root just a little bit harder when he was on the field," said fundraiser organizer Mason Cain. "He will truly be missed in this world by his family, friends and the entire lacrosse community,"

Liz Kellar is a public safety reporter. Email lkellar@knoxnews.com.

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