3 Accidents Involving 4 Vehicles Reported on I-40 in Cumberland County
Posted in Car Accident,Tennessee Accident Law on August 14, 2017
Four tractor-trailers and a passenger vehicle were involved in accidents in the westbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Cumberland County on Thursday morning. Per a report by the Herald-Citizen, the first accident occurred at around 3:30 a.m. near mile marker 325 when a stopped tractor-trailer with two flat tires was struck by another big rig… 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
Serious Head-On Collision Reported in Putnam County Monday Evening
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on May 28, 2016
Serious Head-On Collision Reported in Putnam County Monday Evening An accident where two vehicles collided head-on in Putnam County caused two people to suffer fatal injuries and four additional victims to suffer serious injuries. According to a report by WKRN.com, the accident occurred at around 4:30 p.m. on State Route 136 at Bear Creek Road… read more
Algood Considering Ban on Cell Phones in School Zones
Posted in Car Accident,Distracted Driving,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on September 16, 2015
Algood Considering Ban on Cell Phones in School Zones The Algood city council is meeting tonight to discuss whether cell phones should be banned in school zones. According to a report by the Herald-Citizen, the ordinance would ban the usage of cellphones in designated school zones between the hours of 7 a.m. through 8:30 a.m…. read more
Cookeville Police Offering Free Car Seat Safety Checks
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on September 14, 2015
Cookeville Police Offering Free Car Seat Safety Checks In an effort to protect the lives of children throughout Middle Tennessee, the Cookeville Police Department is observing Child Passenger Safety Week by offering free car seat safety checks starting this week. According to a report by the Herald-Citizen, the CPD is partnering with the Tennessee Governor’s… read more
Cookeville Police and THP Taking Part in Booze It and Lose It Campaign
Posted in Car Accident,Drunk Driving,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on September 4, 2015
Cookeville Police and THP Taking Part in Booze It and Lose It Campaign As part of the state’s Booze It and Lose It safety campaign, the Cookeville Police Department will team up with the Tennessee Governor’s Highway Safety Office to increase DUI enforcement through the Labor Day holiday. A report by the Herald-Citizen says that… read more
Putnam County Intersection Sees Two Wrecks in the Same Day
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on August 28, 2015
Putman County Intersection Sees Two Wrecks in the Same Day A busy intersection on Highway 111 in Putnam County, Tennessee, was the site of two car accidents that occurred within hours of each other on Tuesday. According to a report by the Herald-Citizen, the first accident occurred last Tuesday morning when a 30-year-old man crashed… read more
Tennessee Highway Patrol Launches Safety Campaign in Putnam County
Posted in Car Accident,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on August 17, 2015
Tennessee Highway Patrol Launches Safety Campaign in Putnam County The Cookeville district of the Tennessee Highway Patrol teamed up with Tennessee Tech University and its football team to launch a Drive to Zero Fatalities campaign, which is an awareness program designed to reduce traffic accidents and deaths in Tennessee and throughout the country. According to… read more
Putnam County Road in Need of Expensive Repairs after Winter Weather
Posted in Car Accident,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on July 21, 2015
Putnam County Road In Need of Expensive Repairs after Winter Weather A road in Cookeville, Tennessee, was so severely damaged by the long stretch of snow, ice, and freezing conditions in the state last winter that it now needs repairs that may most up to $700,000. A report by the Herald-Citizen says that Mill Creek… read more
Cookeville Crash Leads to Injuries, Alcohol-Related Arrests
Posted in Car Accident,Drunk Driving,Negligence,Personal Injury,Tennessee Accident Law on July 17, 2015
Cookeville Crash Leads to Injuries, Alcohol-Related Arrests A car collided with a disabled vehicle as it was being pulled out a ditch late last Saturday night, causing serious damage to both vehicles and injuries to the driver and passenger. According to a report by the Herald Citizen, the accident occurred on Cookeville, Tennessee, around 11:30… read more
