Category Archives: Accidents
Man Falls Off Cliff in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (January 1, 2021) The Cumberland County Rescue Squad as well as first responders went to Cumberland Mountain State Park off of South Old Mail Road late at night after a man fell 25 feet off a trail. Workers with the Crossville Fire Department, Crossville Police Department, and Cumberland County Emergency Medical… Read More »
Several Cumberland County Crashes Reported Due to Snow and Ice-Covered Roads
Cumberland County, TN (December 27, 2020) Cumberland County law enforcement reports that several crashes occurred in the area over the Christmas weekend. Fortunately, no serious injuries have been reported as a result of these accidents. In one crash, law enforcement responded to Deep Draw Road to discover that the driver of a Chevy Cruz… Read More »
Crash Occurs on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (December 26, 2020) A car crash occurred on December 26th at the 338 eastbound mile marker. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while passing through the area. Additional details about the accident including what caused it and whether anyone was injured or killed in the crash remain uncertain. The Tennessee Department… Read More »
Newport Pizza Hut Damaged in Car Crash
Newport, TN (December 21, 2020) Three individuals were injured as the result of a two-vehicle crash that occurred around 9:30 p.m. on December 21st on Cosby Highway in front of the Pizza Hut. Several first responders were sent to the accident scene. A law enforcement officer later stated that he observed one vehicle that… Read More »
Driver Avoids Injury in Highway 70 East Crash
Crossville, TN (December 23, 2020) Crossville law enforcement and medical workers responded to an accident that occurred at the corner of Highway 70 East and Dogwood Avenue on December 23rd. Law enforcement reports that the driver of a Chevy Impala was traveling on Dogwood and came to a stop at the intersection then pulled… Read More »
Ambulance Involved in White County Crash
White County, TN (December 23, 2020) A two vehicle crash occurred in White County on December 23 that resulted in injuries. Law enforcement states that the driver of a Chevy ambulance was stopped at the intersection of Highway 111 and Valley View Drive, which is located just north of Sparta. The ambulance went into… Read More »
McMinn County Crash Temporarily Shuts Down Interstate 75
McMinn County, TN (December 22, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a driver was heading south on Interstate 75 in McMinn County. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash which occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on December 22nd and involved four tractor-trailers. Substantial property damage, however, is reported to have occurred. As… Read More »
Crash Occurs on Interstate 40 in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (December 20, 2020) A tractor-trailer crash occurred on December 20th at the 321.8 mile marker westbound. As a result of the crash, traffic was temporarily backed up and the Tennessee Department of Transportation is currently working to have the tractor-trailer towed. Motorists are advised to exercise caution while passing through the… Read More »
Serious Crash Occurs Close to Chickamauga Avenue
Knoxville, TN (December 17, 2020) The Knoxville Police Department reports that a serious car crash occurred on December 17th on Broadway close to Chickamauga Avenue. Due to the accident, all lanes of Broadway were temporarily closed and motorists were advised by law enforcement to seek alternate routes. It remains uncertain whether anyone was injured… Read More »
Two Vehicle Crash Occurs on Highway 70
Cumberland County, TN (December 16, 2020) A two vehicle crash is reported to have occurred on December 16th on the 1,100 block of Highway 70 East. Motorists passing through the area are advised to exercise caution. Details about the crash are pending and it still remains uncertain whether anyone was injured or killed in… Read More »
