Monthly Archives: September 2020
Serious Car Accidents Occur on Martin Mill Pike
Knoxville, TN (September 15, 2020) A car crash on Martin Mill Pike that occurred late on September 15th left one person seriously injured and killed another. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office reports that they responded to the two-vehicle accidents around 10:30 p.m. and that the road remained closed for several hours while crash experts… Read More »
Fatalities Reported in Cumberland County Crash
Cumberland County, TN (September 16, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol on September 16th reported a two vehicle accident on Highway 70 West close to the White County line resulted in fatalities. Due to the accident, the road was temporarily blocked and traffic was diverted to another road so motorists could bypass the crash scene…. Read More »
Road Closed After Knoxville Power Pole Accident
Knoxville, TN (September 16, 2020) Both directions of Knoxville’s Dean Hill Drive were closed on September 16th after a single vehicle accident resulted in the downing of a power pole. Based on a report provided by Knoxville law enforcement, the road will stay closed until the Knoxville Utilities Board can perform repairs to the… Read More »
Sixth Circuit Upholds Jury Verdict Awarding No Damages to Injured Tennessee School Student
On the morning of October 23, 2014, a 13-year-old middle school student in Shelby County, Tennessee, walked to his bus stop. The bus was supposed to arrive at 7:35 a.m. But as it turned out, the drive was running several minutes earlier, and came and went from the stop before the student arrived. When… Read More »
Vehicle Fire Occurs in Rockwood
Rockwood, TN (September 15, 2020) Roane County emergency workers in hazmat suits responded to a vehicle fire on September 5th near Rockwood on East Winchester Street. Workers arrived to find a car in flames. Fortunately, no one was in the vehicle and no injuries were reported. Quick response by emergency workers kept the fire… Read More »
Man Dies in Morristown Car Crash
Morristown, TN (September 14, 2020) A man was killed early on the morning of September 14th when the man’s vehicle left the road and collided with a tree. The driver was later pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Based on a report provided by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the driver was heading… Read More »
Alabama Family Files Lawsuit Against Tennessee Seller of Allegedly Defective ATV
Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) have come under increased scrutiny in recent years due to a number of safety defects. According to a February 2020 report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), there have been 110 OHV recalls in the past decade involving 19 different vehicle brands. But the most troubled brand by far is… Read More »
Head-on Collision Occurs in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (September 15, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol as well as emergency workers responded on the evening of September 15th to a head-on collision between vehicles on Highway 217 south of Cumberland County. Initial reports claim that the accident led to multiple injuries. Helicopters landed close to the crash site to transport… Read More »
Pedestrian Struck at Johnson City BLM Protest
Johnson City, TN (September 12, 2020) Video captured a person in Knoxville on September 12th who was part of a Black Lives Matter protest being struck by a sports utility vehicle. The person who was hit by the vehicle now faces non life-threatening injuries, including two broken legs. The man turned himself in a… Read More »
Man Dies in Knoxville Head-On Collision
Knoxville, TN (September 14, 2020) A man was driving south on Karns Valley Road on September 14th around 3:30 p.m. when his car collided with a tractor. As a result of the collision, the car’s driver was killed. While the deceased man’s next of kin have been notified, additional details including why the head-on… Read More »
