1 Killed, 2 Injured after Accident on I-65 North in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
A speeding vehicle traveling in the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Nashville left the exit ramp before crashing into a tree line and overturning, causing its driver to suffer fatal injuries and two passengers to suffer serious injuries. WKRN.com reports that the accident occurred near the Dickerson Pike exit at around midnight. Information released… read more
Bicyclist Numbers Increase in Nashville as Traffic Worsens
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on July 16, 2017
A sizable percentage of the population in many big cities lives without a vehicle, and the trend is making its way south in cities like Nashville as residents learn how to cope with long commutes and heavy traffic. WKRN.com reports that Walk Bike Nashville’s “Walk Bike University” course has nearly doubled in participation from 2015… read more
Nashville Drivers Use Neighborhood Streets as Shortcuts to Avoid Traffic
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 30, 2017
With Nashville’s population continuing to boom and traffic on the city’s major thoroughfares continuing to increase, many drivers have started taking shortcuts through residential neighborhoods to avoid back up. WKRN.com reports that residents of the Elmwood Avenue neighborhood have created a traffic circle in order to slow down drivers who use the street to get… read more
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
THP Closes Interstate 40 near Cookeville after Multiple Semis Crash
Posted in Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on June 22, 2017
The Tennessee Highway Patrol closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Cumberland County after multiple semi-trucks were involved in a collision. Per a report by WKRN.com, at least one semi-truck overturned during the crash, which occurred just after 1 p.m. near Monterey, Tennessee. Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Cindy may have contributed to the… 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
