7-Car Pile-Up Reported in Clarksville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 31, 2017
One person had to be extricated from a vehicle after seven cars were involved in a crash in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 in Montgomery County on Saturday morning. Per a report by WSMV.com, the accident occurred at around 9:15 a.m. near mile marker 8 in Clarksville. Troopers with the Tennessee Highway Patrol and… read more
Tennessee Highway Patrol SUV Struck on Side of I-40 in Dickson
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 31, 2017
A Ford Explorer used by the Tennessee Highway Patrol was struck by a passing vehicle in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 on Friday afternoon. Per a report by WSMV.com, the accident happened at around 2:45 p.m. when the trooper driving the SUV stopped to investigate a non-injury crash near mile marker 180 and the… read more
TDOT Concerned about People Stopping in Roads Due to Solar Eclipse
Posted in Distracted Driving,Tennessee Accident Law on July 28, 2017
A spokesperson with the Tennessee Department of Transportation says that anywhere from 300,000 people to more than one million people could come to Middle Tennessee to view the solar eclipse next month, and the agency is concerned about large numbers of drivers stopping in the middle of the road when the event occurs. Per a… read more
TDOT Workers Injured At Job Site in Fayette County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 26, 2017
TDOT Workers Injured At Job Site in Fayette County Two workers with the Tennessee Department of Transportation were struck by a vehicle while working at a job site in Fayette County on Monday morning. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened on Highway 59 south of Interstate 40. A spokesperson with TDOT says that… read more
Injury Reported after SUV Was Struck by Train in Nashville
Posted in Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on July 21, 2017
A woman suffered injuries after her SUV was hit by a train on tracks in the Berry Hill area of Nashville late Wednesday night. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened just before midnight on the tracks at Craighead Street near Oceanside Drive and Interstate 65. An investigation by Metro Nashville Police revealed that… read more
Emergency Responders Teach School Officials School Bus Crisis Management
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 19, 2017
Dickson County school officials worked with local emergency responders to learn techniques for handling school bus crises, including crashes, during a 45-minute drill on Tuesday morning. Per WKRN.com, the drill involved bus drivers and school officials getting first-hand experience on working with emergency personnel, including the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Dickson County Sheriff’s Office, in… read more
Temporary Traffic Circle Coming to 12 South
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
A recent neighborhood meeting among 12 South residents called for a better way to address traffic issues in the area, and in response, Metro Public Works will install a traffic circle at the intersection of 10th Avenue South and Lawrence Avenue. Per a report by WSMV.com, the city will collect data and traffic observations while… 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
