Tag Archives: head-on collision
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 »
Large trucks pose a danger on roads and highways
In Tennessee and elsewhere in the nation, large trucks on highways and roads pose a danger to motorists, pedestrians and motorcyclists. According to statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, truck accidents involving multiple vehicles were more likely to result in fatalities as opposed to multiple-vehicle accidents involving passenger cars in 2012…. Read More »
1 killed in Tennessee head on collision
One person was killed in a head-on collision in Erin on Nov. 3. The fatal accident took place just before 6 p.m. on Highway 49, about 70 miles northwest from Nashville. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the fatal auto accident occurred when a 45-year-old Erin woman, driving a Dodge Ram, and headed west… Read More »
A statistical portrait of motorcycle accidents
Motorcyclists in Tennessee may or may not be fully aware of the risks associated with motorcycle accidents. In 2012, there were approximately 93,000 injuries due to motorcycle accidents countrywide, according to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In that same year, 4,957 motorcycle riders were killed due to traffic accidents. These… Read More »
