Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Fatal Jellico Collision Involves Brother and Sister
Jellico, TN (November 16, 2020) A tragic accident that involved the deaths of motorists occurred on Interstate 75 late in the afternoon of November 16th. As a result of the accident, the southbound side of Interstate 75 at mile marker 150 was shut down for approximately three hours as agencies cleaned up the wreckage…. Read More »
What Happens When an Insurance Company Refuses to Pay Following a Fatal Accident?
Following a serious motor vehicle accident, you may not only find yourself fighting the negligent driver who caused the wreck, but also your own insurance companies. While you might think that your insurer is there to protect you, in reality these companies are only looking to protect their own bottom line. This means they… Read More »
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 »