THP Trooper’s Fast Reaction Saves Driver Experiencing Medical Emergency
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on May 16, 2017
The quick actions of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper helped save the life of a man who was experiencing a medical emergency behind the wheel. Per a report by WKRN.com, the THP trooper was driving home at the end of his shift on Highway 64 near Pulaski Highway in Giles County when he saw a… read more
Fatal Car Accidents on the Rise in Clarksville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 12, 2017
Clarksville’s chief of police recently told reporters that the number of fatal accidents in the city has increased significantly, with 28 fatal wrecks reported in 2016. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the 28 fatalities in 2016 is a five-year high. The next highest total was 10 in 2011. The chief said that most, if… read more
Traffic Backs up on I-24 after 3 Accidents Tuesday Night
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 12, 2017
At least six vehicles were involved in three separate accidents in both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 24 on Tuesday night in Nashville. Per a report by WKRN.com, the first two accidents occurred at around 9 p.m. near the Rutherford County line in the westbound lanes and resulted in police closing all but… read more
1 Dead after Hit-and-Run Crash in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 8, 2017
A 47-year-old man from Cunningham, Tennessee, was killed during a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 24 in Davidson County on Saturday. WKRN.com reports that the crash occurred at around 1:15 a.m. near mile marker 32 in the westbound lanes of the I-24. Metro police say that a white sedan carrying two people was in the westbound… read more
Bill Restricting Cell Phone Usage in School Zones Passes in State Senate
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving on May 8, 2017
A bill proposing a ban on cell phone usage in school zones throughout the state recently passed in the Senate and is expected to pass in the House, but its co-sponsors already want a tougher bill that would be more widespread in its enforcement. WKRN.com reports that the amended bill currently under consideration would ban… read more
Fatal Crashes Reported near Cookeville on Saturday
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 2, 2017
The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to two fatal accidents near Cookeville on Saturday, one of which involved a pedestrian. Per a report by the Herald-Citizen, the first accident occurred on Jaybird Road in Overton County when a 68-year-old man was walking at around 2 p.m. and was struck by a vehicle driven by a 52-year-old… read more
Rollover Accident Reported in Clarksville on Monday
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on May 1, 2017
Two vehicles collided in Clarksville on Monday morning, cause one of them to rollover and end up on its roof in the median. The Leaf-Chronicle reports that the crash occurred at around 10:15 a.m. when the 39-year-old driver of a 2017 Hyundai Tucson turned right from Tiny Town Road onto Fort Campbell Boulevard. A report… read more
Critical Injuries Reported after Bell Road Crash in Antioch
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 1, 2017
A car was struck by a truck at the intersection of Bell Road and Mossdale Drive in Antioch on Thursday morning, causing two people to suffer injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the impact of the collision caused the car to be pushed 35 yards before it left the roadway and ended up in a… read more
Serious Injuries Reported after Car and Train Collide in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on April 26, 2017
A man was injured after his vehicle was struck by a train in the Bellevue area of Davidson County early Monday. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred at the train tracks at McCrory Lane and Highway 70. After the train struck the vehicle, it dragged it down the tracks for around one quarter… read more
Fatal Accident Reported on Interstate 65 in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury on April 26, 2017
One person was killed and two others seriously injured following a crash in the southbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Davidson County on Saturday morning. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred near the Old Hickory Boulevard exit when the vehicle that a 79-year-old woman, her 54-year-old daughter, and her 24-year-old granddaughter were traveling… read more
