Tag Archives: Car Accident
Tennessee police chief hurt in rear-end auto accident
A Tennessee police chief was hurt in a car accident and hospitalized. The accident occurred at approximately 6 a.m. as the 57-year-old man waited for a traffic light to change. He was driving a Cadillac and heading to breakfast when a 68-year-old woman in a Kia Sorrento crashed into his car from behind. After… Read More »
Knoxville crash leaves 2 injured
A car accident that occurred on March 17 near Knoxville left two people with injuries. Knox County police reported that the 28-year-old driver of a black BMW was drag racing on Chapman Highway prior to the crash. The incident occurred just before 6:35 a.m. Both vehicles were reportedly heading south on the highway when… Read More »
Dump truck involved in fatal multi-vehicle crash
On March 2, a multi-vehicle car accident in Tennessee resulted in the death of one of the drivers involved. The auto accident occurred near the Murfreesboro Airport shortly after 12 p.m. According to a police report, the accident happened when a dump truck driver struck a pickup truck that was stopped at an intersection…. Read More »
Cause of road rage
Tennessee residents who are even-tempered in their personal and professional lives may not always have the same temper when it comes to driving. Behind the comfort of tons of steel, drivers may feel invincible compared to when they are outside of their cars, and that could lead to road rage. According to a recent… Read More »
Tennessee crash results in fatality and injuries
On Feb. 14, a 47-year-old Harriman man was killed and five others were hurt in a head-on collision in Roane County. The crash occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Highway 70, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Authorities said a 43-year-old Harriman woman was driving an SUV westbound on Highway 70 near Kingston when… Read More »
Some facts about driving while impaired in Tennessee
Every 51 minutes in the U.S., someone dies in an alcohol-related traffic accident. Crashes caused by drivers whose judgment is impaired by alcohol incur an annual cost of $59 billion. The problem is massive and includes the fact that in 2010, more than 1.4 million drivers were taken into custody for being under the… Read More »
Reducing the risk of serious injury in a car accident
Tennessee residents are likely aware that thousands of people are killed or seriously injured in motor vehicle collisions each year. Some of these accidents are unavoidable, but many others could be prevented if the drivers involved had been more vigilant and operated their vehicles in a manner appropriate to road conditions. The occupants of… Read More »
Distracted driving and car accidents
Distracted driving is a big problem in Tennessee. Smartphones and electronic gadgets make it tempting for some drivers to keep their eyes off the road. When distracted driving leads to car accidents, serious injuries and death can be the result. If this occurs, legal action may be beneficial. Anything that pulls a driver’s attention… Read More »
1 killed, 1 injured in 5-car collision
Tennessee Highway Patrol Troopers reported a fatality in a multi-car crash on Nov. 26. The accident occurred at approximately 11:50 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24. The man who was killed was a 34-year-old La Vergne resident, and a 31-year-old man from Murfreesboro was injured. The 34-year-old man had been stopped in… Read More »
Understanding whiplash injuries
Motorists in Tennessee may benefit from learning more about the whiplash injuries that may result from car accidents. Whiplash is a fairly common occurrence in collisions that involve a sudden acceleration or deceleration. Many whiplash injuries happen as a result of a stationary vehicle being rear-ended. Whiplash injuries are often mistreated or ignored due… Read More »
