Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Tractor-Trailer Crash Occurs on Highway 70
Cumberland County, TN (November 16, 2020) A tractor-trailer overturned early in the morning of November 16th close to Royal Oak on Highway 70 while the vehicle was headed towards Monterey. Fortunately, traffic was not blocked as a result of the accident. Additional details about the crash including what caused the vehicle to overturn and… Read More »
One Injured After Multiple Vehicle Crash on Interstate 26
Washington County, TN (November 16, 2020) One person was transported to the hospital with injuries following a crash that occurred on Interstate 26 in Washington County. While the crash led to the blockage of both lanes, Interstate 26 has since fully reopened. Washington County Emergency Communications first reported the accident at 5:56 a.m. close… Read More »
Fatality and Injury Occur Following Head-On Collision in Knox County
Knox County, TN (November 15, 2020) One man was killed while another was injured following a head-on collision between a motorcycle and car that occurred on Norris Freeway in Knox County on November 15th. Based on early reports the driver of a Saturn L32 was traveling north on Norris Freeway while the driver of… Read More »
Tractor Trailer Accidents Occur on Interstate 40
Cumberland County, TN (November 14, 2020) A tractor-trailer hauling diesel fuel lost control early in the morning on November 14th and overturned on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County. The truck’s driver was fortunately able to avoid injuries. The damage to the tractor-trailer was extensive, however, and the wreckage needed to be towed. Emergency crews… Read More »
One Person Injured in Highway 70 Crash
Smithville, TN (November 14, 2020) One person was injured in a two vehicle crash on the evening of November 14th that occurred at the intersection of Highway 70 and 83 close to Kilgore’s Restaurant. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the motorist was traveling on Highway 70 in a Nissan Rogue as the driver… Read More »
Death and Injuries Occur after Charleston Industrial Plant Accident
Charleston, TN (November 13, 2020) One worker at the Wacker Polysilicon Plant in Charleston died following an accident on November 13th while four other workers were also injured. The Site Manager and Vice President of the company revealed in an interview that based on the details so far available, while maintenance operations were being… Read More »
Woman Dies in Elizabethton Crash
Elizabethton, TN (November 10, 2020) A woman in Washington County died in an Elizabethton crash that occurred early in the morning of November 10th. Law enforcement as well as the Elizabethton Fire Department and Carter County Rescue Squad responded to the accident, which occurred in the area of West G Street and West Elk… Read More »
Accident Results in Closure of Interstate 75 in Loudoun County
The northbound lane of Interstate 75 was closed following a crash on November 12th that occurred around 5:00 pm and resulted in injuries. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office reports that the accident occurred around Mile Marker 71 close to Loudon. Both law enforcement as well as emergency workers responded to the scene. No additional… Read More »
Crossville Crash Leads to Arrest
Crossville, TN (November 12, 2020) Crossville law enforcement and emergency workers responded to a single vehicle crash that occurred on November 10th shortly after sundown on Miller Bypass in Crossville close to Main Street. A report provided by law enforcement states that the driver crashed into a pole. Two bags of marijuana weighing approximately… Read More »
Truck Accident Occurs on Interstate 40 in Putnam County
Putnam County, TN (November 11, 2020) A tractor-trailer crash occurred the morning of November 11th at the 294 westbound mile marker on Interstate 40. As a result of the accident, the westbound lane of Interstate 40 was temporarily blocked so debris from the accident could be cleared. Motorists passing through the area were also… Read More »