Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported on Briley Parkway in Nashville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 8, 2017
A 27-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle while he was walking near Briley Parkway in Davidson County. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. Friday evening near Elm Hill Pike and the Nashville airport. A spokesperson with Metro Nashville Police told reporters that the victim… 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
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
Bike Lanes in Consideration for 8th Avenue South in Nashville
Posted in Bicycle Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on May 1, 2017
8th Avenue South is one of the busiest streets in the city with congestion occurring at all hours of the day, and city planners want to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists by installing bike lanes. Per a report by WKRN.com, Berry Hill is working on adding a center lane and two bike lanes… read more
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
Putnam County Bus Drivers Receive Emergency Evacuation Training
Posted in Bus Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on April 19, 2017
The emphasis on school bus safety has increased in Tennessee after last November’s tragic bus accident in Chattanooga, and school officials in Putnam County made sure their bus drivers were properly trained for emergency situations during a recent training exercise. Per a report by the Herald-Citizen, Putnam County Schools worked with the county’s fire department… 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
First Responders Struck by Vehicle While Assisting after Crash in Hendersonville
Posted in Pedestrian Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on April 18, 2017
A vehicle struck three first responders in Hendersonville late Saturday evening, causing all three to suffer injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the responders were working at a crash scene at the intersection of New Shackle Island Road and Drakes Creek Road just before 8:30 p.m. The previous crash involved two people who were injured… 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
