Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported on I-24 in Murfreesboro
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury on July 16, 2017
A man was struck by a car and killed in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 in Murfreesboro early Wednesday morning. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened at around 4 a.m. near Medical Center Parkway after the man’s vehicle ran out of gas. An investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol found that the… read more
Fatal Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident Reported in Nashville
Posted in Motorcycle Safety,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
Fatal injuries were reported in Hermitage after a vehicle collided with a motorcycle on Sunday. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened at around 1 p.m. on Old Hickory Boulevard at Butler Lane. Metro Nashville Police say that two motorcyclists were traveling side-by-side in the southbound lanes when a blue Nissan Altima crossed into… read more
Pedestrian Accident Reported in Old Hickory
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
The driver of a vehicle that struck a pedestrian in Old Hickory early Friday was arrested by Metro Nashville Police near the scene. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened near the Old Hickory Boulevard bridge that spans the Cumberland River at around 12 a.m. The Metro Nashville Police report that witnesses say the… read more
Injured Couple Thanks Good Samaritans after Accident on Highway 46
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
A couple from Hickman County were seriously injured in an accident on Highway 46 recently, and now they want to thank the witnesses who helped them after the crash. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred on the highway near the Dickson County line when the couple’s vehicle was struck by a Dodge Ram… read more
1 Killed, 2 Injured after Accident on I-65 North in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
A speeding vehicle traveling in the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Nashville left the exit ramp before crashing into a tree line and overturning, causing its driver to suffer fatal injuries and two passengers to suffer serious injuries. WKRN.com reports that the accident occurred near the Dickerson Pike exit at around midnight. Information released… read more
Injuries Reported after 5-Vehicle Crash in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Truck Wreck on July 16, 2017
Five vehicles, including a semi-truck, were involved in an accident in the westbound lanes of Interstate 24 on Friday morning. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened at around 2:30 a.m. near the bell Road exit. Emergency responders closed three lanes of traffic as they worked to clear the scene. All lanes were reopened… read more
Bicyclist Numbers Increase in Nashville as Traffic Worsens
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
A sizable percentage of the population in many big cities lives without a vehicle, and the trend is making its way south in cities like Nashville as residents learn how to cope with long commutes and heavy traffic. WKRN.com reports that Walk Bike Nashville’s “Walk Bike University” course has nearly doubled in participation from 2015… read more
Nashville Drivers Use Neighborhood Streets as Shortcuts to Avoid Traffic
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 30, 2017
With Nashville’s population continuing to boom and traffic on the city’s major thoroughfares continuing to increase, many drivers have started taking shortcuts through residential neighborhoods to avoid back up. WKRN.com reports that residents of the Elmwood Avenue neighborhood have created a traffic circle in order to slow down drivers who use the street to get… read more
Tennessee’s Move Over Law Changes on July 1
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 30, 2017
More than 100 new laws will hit the books on July 1, including a major change to Tennessee’s Move Over Law. Clarksville Now reports that the law, which was first passed more than one decade ago, requires drivers to change lanes when they’re approaching stopped emergency vehicles, including police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and rescue… read more
Clarksville Police Warn Pet Owners of Hot Car Dangers this Summer
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 26, 2017
Three dogs died in Clarksville recently because of high temperatures, prompting the Clarksville Police Department and Montgomery County Animal Care and Control to team up to help educate residents about pet safety. Per a report by The Leaf-Chronicle, two people have been charged for their suspected role in the dogs’ deaths. One person was arrested… read more
