Wrong-Way Head-On Collision Injures 2 in Williamson County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 26, 2017
A vehicle entered the eastbound lanes of Interstate 840 heading in the wrong direction early Sunday morning, resulting in a head-on collision that injured two people. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred at around 6 a.m. near the Carter’s Creek exit in Williamson County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated the crash and determined… read more
Multi-Car Pileup Shuts Down I-24 Lanes in Murfreesboro for Hours
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 18, 2017
Several vehicles were involved in an accident on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County Friday afternoon, resulting in multiple lanes of the roadway closing for hours as emergency responders worked to clear the scene. Per a report by the Daily News Journal, the accident occurred just before 1 p.m. near Interstate 840 and Medical Center Parkway… read more
Doctor Says Teens Need More Sleep than Adults—Especially before Driving
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 18, 2017
A Middle Tennessee-based neurology doctor specializing in sleep medicine says that teens need more than one extra hour of sleep per night compared to adults, and statistics show that sleep-deprived teens are more likely to be involved in auto accidents compared to teens who get enough rest at night. Per a report by WKRN.com, teens… read more
DRIVE Program Offers Driving Assistance and Lessons for Teens
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 12, 2017
Teens between the ages of 16 and 19 years old who want to improve their driving skills can register for the Rutherford County School Resource Officers’ Defense Response Improving Vehicle Education Program—or DRIVE—this spring. Per a report by WGNS Radio, students who register for the class will receive personal training in both classroom and vehicle… read more
Injuries Reported after Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-65 in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 10, 2017
Interstate 65 was briefly shut down by emergency responders following a crash that caused at least one person to suffer injuries early Monday. Per a report by WKRN.com, the crash occurred at around 5 a.m. in the northbound lanes of I-65 at Rosa Parks Boulevard near downtown. An investigation by Metro Nashville Police hasn’t revealed… read more
Metro Police Officer Injured in Suspected Drunk Driving Accident
Posted in Car Accident,Drunk Driving on April 8, 2017
A suspected drunk driver crashed his vehicle into a Metro Nashville Police cruiser late Wednesday night, causing the officer inside to suffer injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred just before midnight on Old Harding Pike near South Colony Drive in Davidson County. The officer who was injured had just responded to an… read more
Injuries Reported after Vehicle Crashes into Nashville Gym
Posted in Car Accident,Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 8, 2017
At least one person was injured after a vehicle crashed into a gym in Davidson County on Friday morning. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred at a gym located in the Richland Creek shopping center near White Bridge Road in West Nashville. An investigation by Metro Nashville Police revealed that the crash occurred… read more
TDOT Launches “Work With Us” Safety Campaign to Protect Workers
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 8, 2017
The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced a new safety campaign on Wednesday that’s aimed at protecting the lives of highway workers throughout the state. Per a report by WKRN.com and a release by TDOT, the campaign was announced in Carthage, Tennessee, and was developed in response to three TDOT workers who died while working in… read more
Fatal Accident Reported on Highway 49 in Dickson County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 4, 2017
A vehicle crossed over into oncoming traffic and crashed into another vehicle Sunday night in Dickson County, killing one person and seriously injuring two others. Per a report by WSMV.com, the crashed happened at around 7 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 49 near Wolfe Branch Road in Vanleer, Tennessee. An investigation by the… read more
Distracted Driving to Blame for Increase in Fatal Pedestrian Accidents
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving on April 3, 2017
A report prepared for the Governors Highway Safety Association revealed that fatal pedestrian accidents increased by 11 percent nationwide in 2016, and distracted driving played the biggest role in the increase. Per a report by the Associated Press and WKRN.com, nearly 6,000 people were killed in the U.S. while walking on or near roadways, making… read more
