More details have surfaced about an alleged car accident and cover-up involving former Tennessee head coach Lane Kiffin.

Kiffin was partying with some co-eds on the evening of September 8th, when he and several of the girls left a local sports bar in a vehicle provided by Lexus of Knoxville.

Kiffen was driving under the influence when he crashed the car into a tree, just outside his West Knoxville lakefront home in the Victoria’s Inlet subdivision.

Contrary to widely circulated rumors, Kiffin was not picked up by a neighbor, but walked the mile or so to his home on Tooles Bend Road.  A tow company was called, and the extensively damaged vehicle was returned to the dealership.

A headlight and the front bumper were ripped from the car, and the front quarter panel was smashed in.

There have been rumors that the damages were never paid for, however, when Kiffin reported the accident to Athletic Director Mike Hamilton — claiming he was alone, he was ordered to pay for the damages out of his own pocket.

Kiffin frequently fraternized with co-eds, often at the same local sports bar that was opened after hours for the coach and several boosters.  The partying would frequently move to a downtown apartment provided by boosters.

The photo above of Kiffin chatting up a co-ed with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was taken at Hanna’s in downtown Knoxville on the evening of April 3.  Several other photos were taken of Kiffin dancing with the unidentified blonde woman, however, when his crew realized what was going on, they snatched the camera and deleted the pictures…missing this one.

That same night, a picture was taken of Kiffin, Tomlin and Kiffin’s brother-in-law David Reaves at a party that allegedly took place at the apartment. (See photo)

UPDATE:  Lexus of Knoxville confirms Kiffin car crash

CORRECTION:  The accident occurred on August 12, 2009.

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