Category Archives: Car Accident
One Person Killed, Two Injured in Interstate 75 Car Accident
Loudon County, TN (August 9, 2020) A single vehicle accident occurred the morning of August 9th on Interstate 75 in Loudon County that killed one person and injured two others. Law enforcement reports that a Buick LeSabre lost control at the 68 southbound mile marker, collided with a sign, and collided with a culvert…. Read More »
Can You Hold the “Head of a Household” Responsible for an Auto Accident Caused by a Family Member?
You may be familiar with the concept of vicarious liability when it comes to employers and employees. Essentially, if an employee causes an auto accident while driving a company-owned vehicle, the employer can be held liable for any damages. The idea is that the employee acts as an agent of the employer. There is… Read More »
Should I Always See a Doctor Following a Car Accident?
If you are involved in an auto accident, it is generally a good idea to seek medical treatment, even if no physical injury is immediately apparent. At the very least, there is no harm in obtaining an evaluation from a qualified medical professional. While your first instinct may be to say “I’m fine” and… Read More »
Indiana Man Killed On Interstate 40 Collision in Cumberland County
Cumberland County, TN (August 5, 2020) The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a man from Indiana was recently killed in an accident that occurred late on the night of August 5th on Interstate 40. The man’s truck broke down at the 327 mile marker westbound. The man got out of his vehicle, which then… Read More »
Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Injured in Interstate 81 Accident
Dandridge, TN (August 5, 2020) A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper was hospitalized on August 5th after a semi-truck collided with the trooper’s parked vehicle on Interstate 81. In the moments before the collision, the trooper was driving north on Interstate 81 and was in the process of moving from the left lane to the… Read More »
One Person Killed in Cumberland County Vehicle Accident
Cumberland County, TN (August 5, 2020) A man was killed in a single vehicle accident in Cumberland County on the morning of August 5th. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that a Ford Ranger was traveling south near the 15,000 block of Genesis Road when the driver ran off the road and overcorrected. The vehicle… Read More »
Three Seriously Injured After Multiple Vehicle Accident on I-40
Jefferson County, TN (August 4, 2020) Medical workers and law enforcement responded to a multiple vehicle accident on Interstate 40 on the night of August 4th. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that due to the accident, a bus driver was airlifted to the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Two other people who were involved… Read More »
Fatal Hit-and-Run in Kingsport Leads to Arrest
Kingsport, TN (August 4, 2020) Law enforcement states that a man was arrested after a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a pedestrian. The accident occurred around noon on August 4 on Interstate 26 / U.S. 23 close to the West Stone Drive interchange. Based on reports provided by the Kingsport Police Department, a westbound Ford… Read More »
Vehicle Fire on Interstate 40 Causes Traffic Backup
Knox County, TN (August 5, 2020) Officials with the Tennessee Department of Transportation report that an Interstate 40 vehicle fire occurred on the morning of August 5th. The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. near 380 and resulted in the off ramp being blocked, while westbound traffic was not impacted. Work crews expected an hour… Read More »
Vehicle Flips Over on Interstate 40
Knoxville, TN (August 3, 2020) The Rural Metro Fire and Knox County Rescue arrived at the scene of a car accident that occurred on Interstate 40 on August 3. The accident involved a vehicle that flipped off the interstate that trapped two occupants, who were later extricated from the vehicle. Both victims were later… Read More »
