Category Archives: Car Accidents
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Head-On Crash in Unicoi
When driving, it is important to stay in your lane. Crossing over the double yellow line or veering into the adjacent lane is not only illegal but dangerous and even deadly, as seen in a recent crash in Tennessee. A two-vehicle crash killed one person and injured two others. The fatal accident occurred on… Read More »
3 Killed After Car Goes Into Creek in Knoxville
A recent freak accident in Tennessee involved a car going into a creek after a driver went off the road and hit two pedestrians. All were killed in the crash. The fatal accident occurred on the morning of June 22. Knoxville police and fire crews responded to the crash, which happened near North Broadway… Read More »
Driver Ejected in Violent Clarksville Crash
Car accidents can be serious in nature, causing occupants to be ejected and seriously injured. A violent crash brought traffic in Clarksville to a standstill on the afternoon of April 15. A two-vehicle accident along 101st Airborne Division Parkway left one driver critically injured. The crash occurred at the busy intersection of Peachers Mill… Read More »
1 Killed in Head-on Crash With Tractor-Trailer
Car accidents can result in fatalities when large vehicles like tractor-trailers are involved. Wrong-way driving can also play a factor, as a man was recently killed in a crash in Dickson County. The accident happened on the morning of February 24 on Interstate 40. All westbound lanes of I-40 near mile marker 172 were… Read More »
Woman Killed in Crash Caused by Police Chase
Police chases are among the most dangerous situations on the road. While they are often initiated to apprehend suspects, they can quickly put officers, bystanders, and other drivers at serious risk. Unfortunately, this recently happened in Nashville. A man had stolen a truck and was being pursued by Metro Nashville Police when he drove… Read More »
Man Killed in Crash With Trees
Car accidents do not always involve multiple vehicles. Sometimes drivers collide with large objects and suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries. Sadly, this was recently the case in Nashville. A man was killed after he went off the road and crashed into two trees. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of January 4. The… Read More »
Uninsured Motorists in Tennessee: What Drivers Need to Know
In order to drive in Tennessee, you need to have enough auto insurance. While this is the law, many people ignore it. In fact, there are approximately 29 million uninsured drivers in the United States. Tennessee also has one of the highest rates of uninsured motorists in the country, at 23.7%. Almost every state… Read More »
Multiple Injuries Involved in Hayride Crash
A hayride may sound like fun around the holidays, but for more than a dozen people, a hayride crash led to serious injuries. The accident happened in Wilson County on an evening in late October. The crash happened on Central Pike near Beckwith Road. A “hayride-type vehicle” and several other vehicles were involved in… Read More »
10 Injured in Head-on Crash in Mt. Juliet
It is important for drivers to stay in their lane and travel in the correct direction. Otherwise, they can cause head-on collisions. This recently happened in Tennessee. A head-on crash involving two cards occurred on the afternoon of November 29 in Mt. Juliet. The accident was so severe that it triggered a “mass casualty”… Read More »
Driver Not Injured in Lake Crash But Arrested for DUI
It is never fun when a vehicle crashes into a lake. These accidents tend to end badly, with someone getting seriously injured or drowning. Fortunately, a driver of a pickup truck that was submerged in a lake in Tennessee was able to escape without injury. However, he was arrested for DUI. A truck ended… Read More »