Law Enforcement Officers Begin Traffic Management for Bonnaroo Festival
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Middle Tennessee and the city of Manchester are home to one of the world’s biggest music festivals, which attracts more than 80,000 people every year. In response, several local law enforcement agencies step up their presence to safely management traffic and keep drivers safe. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the festival kicks off on… read more
Driver Arrested after Fatal Wrong-Way Collision
Posted in Drunk Driving,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
On Monday, police arrested a 19-year-old male who was driving a vehicle that entered the westbound lanes of Interstate 440 traveling in the wrong direction and crashed into another vehicle, causing one person to suffer fatal injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened just after 1:30 a.m. on the I-440 ramp connecting to… read more
Fatality, Injuries, and Property Damage Reported after Clarksville Crash
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured after an accident involving an SUV and a sedan in Montgomery County early Sunday. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the accident happened on Franklin Street near University Avenue. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found the male victim dead inside a Suzuki… read more
Signs-Ups Open for MNPD’s Teen Driving Class on June 10
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Teens can now sign up for a free driver awareness class that will be held in Nashville on June 10. Per a report by WKRN.com, the course is open to all high school-aged teens, regardless of where they live. In addition, teens who participate aren’t required to have active driver’s licenses or permits. Metro Nashville… read more
Bus and SUV Collide in Clarksville, Injuring 4
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
A Chevy Trailblazer turned into the path of a Clarksville Transit System bus last Wednesday afternoon, causing four people to suffer injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred when the Trailblazer was traveling south in the left lane of Wilma Rudolph Blvd near the bus, which was in the right lane. The juvenile… read more
Fatal Injuries Reported after Multi-Vehicle Crash in Sumner County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
An accident involving multiple vehicles claimed the life of one person last Monday night in Sumner County. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened just before 8:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Vietnam Veterans Boulevard between Bypass Road and Center Point Road in Hendersonville. News Channel 5 reports that one of the vehicles… read more
3 Tips for Protecting Children in the Event of an Accident
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Children are extremely vulnerable during car accidents. Motor vehicle crashes are the second-leading cause of death for children between the ages of 4 and 10, and around one-third of children who die in car crashes aren’t properly restrained. To protect your children in the event of a collision, always follow these tips: Make sure children… read more
National Weather Service Meteorologist Warns Drivers of Flash Flood Dangers
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on May 26, 2017
Floods—particularly flash floods—are the number two weather hazard that residents in Middle Tennessee face just behind tornadoes. Per a report by WKRN.com, flash floods are extremely dangerous for drivers as they combine the destructive power of water with speed and unpredictability. A meteorologist who works with the National Weather Service told reporters that flash flooding… read more
Hit-and-Run Driver Who Struck Bicyclist Wanted by Nashville Police
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 26, 2017
Investigators with the Metro Nashville Police Department are searching for the driver of a vehicle that struck a bicyclist in the Priest Lake area of Nashville early Monday, and they’re asking the public for tips or information. Per a report by WKRN.com, the incident occurred at around 2 a.m. on Smith Springs Road near Ned… read more
Medical Emergency May Have Caused Fatal Crash in South Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 20, 2017
A vehicle collided with a Tennessee Department of Transportation truck at an intersection in South Nashville on Thursday, and investigators say that it was likely caused by the driver having a medical emergency. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard and Nolensville Road…. read more
