ROCKWOOD, TENN. — A 41-year-old man struck by an SUV Thursday night died of his injuries this morning at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Robert Nelson of Rockwood was flown by medical helicopter to the Knoxville hospital shortly after the 8:30 p.m. incident. Nelson was walking across North Gateway Avenue when he was hit by a Ford Expedition driven by Larry A. Thompson, 35, also of Rockwood, investigating Rockwood Police Officer Jared Hall said. The officer said several witnesses described the accident as "unavoidable." No charges were filed. Is Larry Thomspon related to Rockwood city councilman William Thompson? View all photos