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
1 Dead after Multi-Vehicle Accident in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 26, 2017
Four vehicles were involved in a serious collision in Davidson County early Friday afternoon, causing one man to suffer fatal injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash happened just before 1 p.m. at the intersection of Charlotte Pike and Old Charlotte Pike. An investigation by officers with Metro Nashville Police found that prior to… read more
Tips for Staying Safe on Middle Tennessee’s Highways and Interstates
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 22, 2017
Thousands of drivers use Interstates 24, 40, 440, 840, and 65 in and around Nashville every day to get to and from work and when passing through the area. In addition, there are also dozens of high-speed highways throughout the mid-state region. These roads have higher speed limits than other streets, making trips faster and… read more
TDOT Begins Preparation for Construction Project Planned for I-24 this Fall
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 20, 2017
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has begun preparing for a major construction project that will significantly impact drivers who travel on Interstate 24 in Nashville later this year. Per a report by WKRN.com, the project involves the replacement of two bridges along I-24 that cross over Oldham Street and Spring Street in Davidson County. The… read more
Critical Injuries Reported after Head-On Collision in Antioch
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 20, 2017
A woman suffered critical injuries when her vehicle was struck head-on by a stolen truck in Antioch Saturday evening. Per a report by WKRN.com, the incident began when officers with the Mt. Juliet Police Department received a call about a woman fleeing from a Target store with merchandise at around 7:30 p.m. Witnesses saw the… read more
Downpours Cause Dangerous Road Conditions in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 20, 2017
The Middle Tennessee area was hit with severe storms Sunday evening, causing intense rainfall and standing water on roadways throughout the area. WKRN.com reports that heavy rainfall may have been to blame for an accident that involved an SUV flipping onto its roof in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 at the off-ramp near Charlotte… read more
Semi-Trucks Banned from 51st Avenue in West Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on June 15, 2017
Nashville’s Metro Traffic and Parking Commission voted unanimously to ban semi-trucks that weigh more than four tons from using 51st Avenue in the western part of the city. Per a report by WKRN.com, the ban is due to major changes occurring on 51st Avenue that will transform it into a road that includes bike lanes,… read more
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported on Highway 70 South
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 15, 2017
A 36-year-old man from Rock Island, Tennessee, was struck by a vehicle and killed late Saturday night in the southbound lanes of Highway 70. Per a report by the Herald-Citizen, the accident happened while the man was standing outside of a vehicle with its lights turned off that was stopped in the middle of two… read more
5-Vehicle Crash Reported in Clarksville on Saturday
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 15, 2017
Five vehicles were involved in a serious collision in Montgomery County on Saturday, and multiple people were transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. Clarksville Now reports that first responders with multiple Montgomery County agencies were called to the scene of the five-vehicle crash, which happened on Dover Rd. near Oakwood… read more
