Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Woman Killed After Maryville Crash
Blount County, TN (March 31, 2021) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office reports that a woman was killed while another man was hospitalized following a car crash that occurred late on March 31st. The woman was a passenger in a vehicle, while the man was the driver. Around 9:15 on March 31st, a Sheriff’s deputy… Read More »
Car Crash Occurs on Dunbar Road in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (March 29, 2021) First responders in Cumberland County responded to a single vehicle crash on the 1,500 block of Dunbar Road in Lake Tansi road on March 29th. Law enforcement states that the driver of a Ford Focus was traveling close to Ackia Drive when the vehicle left the road, entered… Read More »
Adding or Subtracting From a Tennessee Jury Verdict
In a personal injury trial, it is the jury that has the ultimate authority to determine who was negligent, whether you are injured, and how injured you were. This is a protection guaranteed by our Constitution. Although a judge will be at your personal injury trial, and play an active role, the judge’s role… Read More »
Coaster Rider Injured After Flying Out of Cart
Gatlinburg, TN (March 29, 2021) A passenger in a Gatlinburg mountain coaster ride flew out of the cart in which they were riding on March 19th. The ejected coast-rider then traveled 10 feet and struck the track. The unnamed individual incurred head, wrist, and ankle injuries as a result of this incident and was… Read More »
Knoxville Crash Leads to Downed Powerline
Knoxville, TN (March 30, 2021) The Knoxville Utilities Board reports that approximately 700 people in Knoxville are without power following a crash that occured on March 30th. Rescue crews are expected to reopen one lane of traffic around 4:45 pm with the area entirely cleaned up by 6 pm. In the interim, drivers have… Read More »
Knoxville Police Respond to Pedestrian Accident Involving Car
Knoxville, TN (March 30, 2021) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a vehicle versus pedestrian crashon March 30th that occurred at the crash at Martin Mill Pike and Tipton Station Road. Additional details including what caused the accident are still under investigation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have… Read More »
Be Careful About Hungover Driving
Drunk driving isn’t just a crime; it’s horrifically dangerous. Thankfully, people are more aware of this fact, and more and more drivers are staying off the roads when they feel like they are intoxicated. But a lot of drivers will think nothing of getting behind the wheel the next morning. This leads to what… Read More »
Fatality Reported in Multiple Vehicle Crash Close to Pikeville
Pikeville, TN (March 26, 2021) Law enforcement responded to a multiple vehicle crash on Highway 127 just south of Pikeville in Bledsoe County. Neither occupant in the Nissan was restrained at the time of the collisions. The Nissan driver was injured in the accident. Meanwhile, a passenger in the Nissan Maxima was also injured…. Read More »
Medical Workers Respond to Car Crash on Creston Road
Cumberland County, TN (March 27, 2021) Cumberland County law enforcement and medical workers responded to the scene of a vehicle accident on March 27th on Creston Road at Maynard Road. The report provided by law enforcement states that the driver of a Mazda failed to stop because a stop sign was partially obstructed by… Read More »
Driver Killed Following Lenoir City Crash
Lenoir City, TN (March 26, 2021) The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Loudon County Sheriff’s office report that Lakeland Drive in Lenoir City was temporarily shut down on March 26th due to a deadly crash. The driver in the crash was traveling southbound on Lakeland Drive when his vehicle ran off the right side… Read More »