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
Downpours Cause Dangerous Road Conditions in Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 20, 2017
The Middle Tennessee area was hit with severe storms Sunday evening, causing intense rainfall and standing water on roadways throughout the area. WKRN.com reports that heavy rainfall may have been to blame for an accident that involved an SUV flipping onto its roof in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 at the off-ramp near Charlotte… read more
Semi-Trucks Banned from 51st Avenue in West Nashville
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law,Truck Wreck on June 15, 2017
Nashville’s Metro Traffic and Parking Commission voted unanimously to ban semi-trucks that weigh more than four tons from using 51st Avenue in the western part of the city. Per a report by WKRN.com, the ban is due to major changes occurring on 51st Avenue that will transform it into a road that includes bike lanes,… read more
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Reported on Highway 70 South
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 15, 2017
A 36-year-old man from Rock Island, Tennessee, was struck by a vehicle and killed late Saturday night in the southbound lanes of Highway 70. Per a report by the Herald-Citizen, the accident happened while the man was standing outside of a vehicle with its lights turned off that was stopped in the middle of two… read more
5-Vehicle Crash Reported in Clarksville on Saturday
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 15, 2017
Five vehicles were involved in a serious collision in Montgomery County on Saturday, and multiple people were transported to a local hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. Clarksville Now reports that first responders with multiple Montgomery County agencies were called to the scene of the five-vehicle crash, which happened on Dover Rd. near Oakwood… read more
Ride-Sharing Service Drivers Expect Plenty of Business this Weekend
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Drivers with Uber and Lyft say they expect to pick up and drop off plenty of passengers in Nashville this weekend due to things like the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Bonnaroo, and CMA Fest. WKRN.com reports that one driver quit her job to drive for Lyft in Nashville. She says that because parking downtown is… read more
Law Enforcement Officers Begin Traffic Management for Bonnaroo Festival
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Middle Tennessee and the city of Manchester are home to one of the world’s biggest music festivals, which attracts more than 80,000 people every year. In response, several local law enforcement agencies step up their presence to safely management traffic and keep drivers safe. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the festival kicks off on… read more
Driver Arrested after Fatal Wrong-Way Collision
Posted in Drunk Driving,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
On Monday, police arrested a 19-year-old male who was driving a vehicle that entered the westbound lanes of Interstate 440 traveling in the wrong direction and crashed into another vehicle, causing one person to suffer fatal injuries. Per a report by WKRN.com, the accident happened just after 1:30 a.m. on the I-440 ramp connecting to… read more
Fatality, Injuries, and Property Damage Reported after Clarksville Crash
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured after an accident involving an SUV and a sedan in Montgomery County early Sunday. Per a report by Clarksville Now, the accident happened on Franklin Street near University Avenue. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, they found the male victim dead inside a Suzuki… read more
Signs-Ups Open for MNPD’s Teen Driving Class on June 10
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on June 9, 2017
Teens can now sign up for a free driver awareness class that will be held in Nashville on June 10. Per a report by WKRN.com, the course is open to all high school-aged teens, regardless of where they live. In addition, teens who participate aren’t required to have active driver’s licenses or permits. Metro Nashville… read more
