Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Vehicle Fire Occurs in Rockwood
Rockwood, TN (September 15, 2020) Roane County emergency workers in hazmat suits responded to a vehicle fire on September 5th near Rockwood on East Winchester Street. Workers arrived to find a car in flames. Fortunately, no one was in the vehicle and no injuries were reported. Quick response by emergency workers kept the fire… Read More »
Man Dies in Morristown Car Crash
Morristown, TN (September 14, 2020) A man was killed early on the morning of September 14th when the man’s vehicle left the road and collided with a tree. The driver was later pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Based on a report provided by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the driver was heading… Read More »
Alabama Family Files Lawsuit Against Tennessee Seller of Allegedly Defective ATV
Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) have come under increased scrutiny in recent years due to a number of safety defects. According to a February 2020 report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), there have been 110 OHV recalls in the past decade involving 19 different vehicle brands. But the most troubled brand by far is… Read More »
Head-on Collision Occurs in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (September 15, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol as well as emergency workers responded on the evening of September 15th to a head-on collision between vehicles on Highway 217 south of Cumberland County. Initial reports claim that the accident led to multiple injuries. Helicopters landed close to the crash site to transport… Read More »
Pedestrian Struck at Johnson City BLM Protest
Johnson City, TN (September 12, 2020) Video captured a person in Knoxville on September 12th who was part of a Black Lives Matter protest being struck by a sports utility vehicle. The person who was hit by the vehicle now faces non life-threatening injuries, including two broken legs. The man turned himself in a… Read More »
Man Dies in Knoxville Head-On Collision
Knoxville, TN (September 14, 2020) A man was driving south on Karns Valley Road on September 14th around 3:30 p.m. when his car collided with a tractor. As a result of the collision, the car’s driver was killed. While the deceased man’s next of kin have been notified, additional details including why the head-on… Read More »
Vehicle Fires Occurs After Knoxville Car Crash
Knoxville, TN (September 14, 2020) The Tennessee Department of Transportation reports that a multiple motor vehicle accident occurred on the eastbound lane of Interstate 40 on the night of September 14th. The accident resulted in a car fire and occurred close to Bridgewater Road around 10 at night. The accident was expected to be… Read More »
Log Truck Causes Vehicle Rollover in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (September 10, 2020) On the afternoon of September 10th, the Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Highway 68 in Cumberland County’s Grassy Cove area. The crash occurred when a log truck crossed into the lane of a BMW driver who was traveling in a lane… Read More »
Children Injured in Bon Air DUI Crash
Bon Air, TN (September 10, 2020) A car accident occurred in Bon Air on September 10th on Highway 70 that resulted in injuries for several people. Law enforcement reported that the driver of a Honda Odyssey was traveling west when her vehicle left the road, fell down an embankment, and struck rocks. The collision… Read More »
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (September 10, 2020) Cumberland County law enforcement recently responded to an accident on Peavine Road close to Weigel’s involving a vehicle that struck a pedestrian. A law enforcement report shows that the pedestrian involved in the crash experienced injuries but was responding to emergency treatment. Additional details about the accident including… Read More »