Monthly Archives: February 2021
Driver Rescued After Vehicle Enters Ditch on Highway 70 East
Cumberland County, TN (February 9, 2021) Cumberland County law enforcement and medical workers responded to the scene of a single vehicle crash on Highway 70 East on February 9th that occurred close to Cox Valley Road. Law enforcement reports that the accident occurred when the driver of a Mazda Miata lost control of her… Read More »
Car Crash Reported on Gallaher Road
Roane County, TN (February 9, 2021) A recent single vehicle crash in Roane County resulted in charges against the driver. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the driver of a Nissan Altima was traveling south on the 1,200 block of Gallaher Road when her vehicle exited the road and collided with a utility pole…. Read More »
Dry and Secondary Drowning: be on the Lookout for Symptoms
It seems cold outside, and it is. But it won’t be for very long. Summer will be here before you know it, and with it will come the summer heat and summer activities. One of those activities is fun in the swimming pool and the beach. With water comes the risk of drowning. We… Read More »
Crash Occurs in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (February 8, 2021) A crash is reported to have occurred on February 8th on the 8700 block of Sparta Highway close to Deep Water Road in the Pleasant Hill area. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while passing through the area. Additional details about the crash including what caused it, how… Read More »
Crash Occurs on Interstate 40
Loudon County, TN (February 7, 2021) A crash occurred around 9 in the morning of February 7th on Interstate 40 at the 364 mile marker. Due to the crash, eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 were temporarily closed. The westbound lanes of Interstate 40, however, were not impacted. Motorists who are passing through the area… Read More »
Tractor-Trailers Collide on Interstate 40
Loudon County, TN (February 7, 2021) A collision between two tractor-trailers on Interstate 40 in Loudon County on the morning of February 7th resulted in no injuries. Due to the accident, however, eastbound traffic was closed for approximately two hours. The accident occurred when two tractor-trailer drivers slowed down for a nearby traffic crash…. Read More »
Crash Reported on Highway 68
Rhea County, TN (February 4, 2021) A car crash is reported to have occurred on Highway State 68 in Rhea County west of Grandview. The eastbound lane of Highway 68 was temporarily closed as a result of the crash, while westbound traffic in the area was slowed down. The National Safety Council reports that… Read More »
Crash Occurs on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (February 4, 2021) A crash is reported to have occurred on the afternoon of February 4th at the 306 eastbound mile marker. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while passing through the area. A more detailed accident report about the crash is still pending. The Insurance Information Institute reports that seatbelts… Read More »
Injury Reported Following Joiner Hollow Road Crash
Roane County, TN (February 3, 2021) The Tennessee Highway Patrol on the afternoon of February 3rd responded to a car crashthat occurred in the 800 block of Joiner Hollow Road just outside Rockwood. Early reports of the accident suggest that a vehicle went over an embankment. Emergency crews were fortunately able to rescue the… Read More »
Fatality Reported After Roane County Crash
Roane County, TN (February 4, 2021) The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a deadly crash on the morning of February 4th that occurred in eastern Roane County. The accident involved the driver of a Ford Mustang who was traveling west on Buttermilk Road around 1 a.m. and failed to negotiate a right turn in… Read More »
