Author Archives: Jay Butchko
One Person Injured in 11 East Accident
Jefferson City, TN (January 14, 2021) A woman was flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center after a three-vehicle crash occurred on the afternoon of January 14th at the intersection of Broadway and Russell Avenue. Jefferson City Firefighters removed the top of the vehicle after it rolled and trapped the driver inside. Emergency… Read More »
Crash Occurs on Highway 70 North in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (January 14, 2021) A car crash occurred at 11:25 am central on January 14th in the 11,500 block of Highway 70 North, which is located just north of Plateau Road close to Linder Loop. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while passing through the area. Additional details including what caused the… Read More »
Five Vehicle Crash Occurs on Interstate 40 in Putnam County
Putnam County, TN (January 13, 2021) A five vehicle chain reaction occurred on Interstate 40 in Putnam County on January 13th that sent one person to the hospital. Law enforcement reports that the driver of a 2008 Nissan Altima, the driver of a 2003 Nissan Altima, the driver of a Toyota Highlander, the driver… Read More »
Person Killed in Carter County After Vehicle Ends up In Watauga River
Carter County, TN (January 13, 2021) A 19-year-old was killed in Carter County on the evening of January 13th after his vehicle exited the road and crashed into a river. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the driver was traveling north on Broad Street around 5 in the evening when his vehicle went off… Read More »
Multiple Vehicle Crash Occurs in Knox County
Knox County, TN (January 13, 2021) WATE’s Traffic Map reports that a multiple vehicle crash occurred at 11:17 AM on the morning of January 13th on State Route 62 North in Knox County. The crash was expected to be cleared by 12:18 p.m., but drivers are advised to exercise caution while passing through the… Read More »
Knoxville Man Arrested After DUI Crash
Knoxville, TN (January 11, 2021) Knoxville law enforcement reports that a man was recently placed in custody after he was found driving under the influence with his child in the vehicle. Police responded to the report of a vehicle that had run off the road and down an embankment in the 5700 block of… Read More »
Woman and Child Rescued from Burning Car in Gray
Gray, TN (January 13, 2021) Law enforcement states that a mother and child were pulled from a burning vehicle on the evening of January 13th following a crash. The two vehicle collision occurred on Delmer Salts Road. Washington County law enforcement reported that the child was nine months old. The mother is reported to… Read More »
Collectability Can be an Issue in Injury Cases
One big consideration in any personal injury case is whether or not you can win your case. That seems obvious. What isn’t so obvious is the question of what happens after you win your case. Many people don’t give thought to the question of collectability—that is, whether or not a person or a business… Read More »
Crash Occurs on Cook Road in Crossville
Crossville, TN (January 11, 2021) Crossville medical workers as well as police responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred late in the afternoon on January 11th on Cook Road in Crossville. The accident involved the driver of a Jeep Renegade who was traveling east when her vehicle exited the road and collided with… Read More »
Two Lanes Blocked on Interstate 40 Close to West Hills
Knoxville, TN (January 12, 2021) Two lanes of Interstate 40 east are blocked close to West Hills following a traffic accident. Knoxville police report that the driver of a truck experienced a loss of several of the logs that the vehicle was carrying. Fortunately, no injuries are reported as a result of the accident…. Read More »