Category Archives: Accidents
One Person Injured at Explosion By Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN (September 1, 2020) A company working on a new road into Lincoln Memorial University was performing blasting work near a hillside behind the Hamilton Math and Science building on September 1st when something went wrong. The force of the explosion pushed debris into vehicles located in a nearby parking lot. A hole… Read More »
Box Truck Overturns in Morgan County
Morgan County, TN (September 2, 2020) An accident was reported around 8:10 a.m. on September 2nd at Jet Access Bridge involving an overturned box truck on Genesis Road. As a result of the accident, Jet Access Bridge was temporarily closed and motorists were advised to use caution while traveling through the area. The Tennessee… Read More »
4 People Rescued from Water Following Two Incidents at Seven Islands State
Kodak, TN (August 30, 2020) The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that four individuals were rescued from the water in two separate incidents that occurred at Seven Islands State Birding Park on August 30th. Fortunately, no one was injured and everyone involved was wearing a life jacket. Knox County Rescue workers also responded to… Read More »
Injuries Reported After Interstate 26 East Accident
Washington County, TN (August 28, 2020) Injuries were reported on August 28th following an accident on Interstate 26 East close to the Boones Creek exit. Based on reports provided by the Washington County Emergency Communications, the accident occurred at 7:22 a.m. close to mile marker 17. The Johnson City Police Department as well as… Read More »
Accident Occurs in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (August 28, 2020) An accident occurred in the 6900 block of Dunbar Road on August 28, which is approximately a mile north of Vandever Road and south of Lake Tansai. As a result, law enforcement urged anyone driving through the area to exercise the highest degree of caution. It remains uncertain… Read More »
2 Injured After Greene County Accident
County, TN (August 27, 2020) Two people were sent to the hospital following a multiple vehicle accident that occurred on the morning of August 27th. Based on a crash report provided by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the accident occurred on Highway 107 close to the cutoff at 5:30 a.m. when a Toyota Camry was… Read More »
Woman Airlifted After Smithville Accident
Smithville, TN (August 25, 2020) A woman was airlifted on the morning of August 25th after her vehicle crashed into a tree on the Short Mountain Highway in Smithville. A law enforcement officer reported that the woman was traveling north in her Mazda when she failed to properly turn a corner and her vehicle… Read More »
Deadly Crash Occurs in Hamilton County
Hamilton County, TN (August 23, 2020) The Hamilton County Sheriff’s office is currently investigating a deadly single vehicle accident that occurred the morning of August 24th in the 7700 block of Gann Road. As a result of the accident, two people were killed. The cause of the accident or additional details about how the… Read More »
One Person Rescued from Cookeville Sinkhole
Cookeville, TN (August 22, 2020) The Cookeville Fire Department rescued an individual from a sinkhole on August 22nd. The person who fell into the hole is reported to have incurred a traumatic injury. Five workers utilize a rope to rescue the individual with the assistance of the Cookeville Police Department and Putnam County EMS…. Read More »
Backhoe Crash Creates Obstacle In Sullivan
Sullivan, TN (April 13, 2020) Sullivan County law enforcement is looking for the backhoe owner who crashed in the southeast part of the county. A man was seen driving the equipment along a rural road, when the backhoe ran off the road. A driver left the equipment and fled. The accident occurred close to… Read More »
