Tag Archives: Tennessee Department of Transportation
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Police Officer’s Family
The parents of a Nashville Metro police officer have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a driver that struck and killed their son. Michael Petrina, 25, had been on the force for less than one year when the fatal accident occurred on the Old Hickory Boulevard exit on the interstate in May 2014. According… Read More »
Multiple Accidents in Nashville Due To Ice
According to authorities, constant freezing rain has left a thick layer of ice on car windows and unsalted roads, making driving around Nashville considerably more difficult. Even with the salt, back roads and highways can be especially slippery for vehicles. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is trying to get the word out to drivers… Read More »
Famous Bass Player Dies in Pedestrian Accident
On December 22 a vehicle crashed into, injured, and ultimately took the life of a prominent Nashville studio musician who was walking near his home. Henry P. Strzelecki, 75, died at the Skyline Medical Center on December 30 as a result of his injuries from the accident. According to police, Mr. Strzelecki was struck… Read More »
TDOT Launches Witty Anti-Phone Campaign
Earlier last month, drivers on the interstates in Tennessee undoubtedly noticed new signs up on the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) message boards. They read, “Eyes on the road and your head out of your apps,” and were part of the department’s new campaign to keep drivers from using their phones while behind the… Read More »
