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Man Dies in Taxi Crash in Nashville
A man from Evansville was killed in an auto accident involving a taxi and another vehicle on Valentine’s Day in south Nashville. Ronald Edwards, 57, died from the injuries that he sustained in the accident. Seven other people in the taxi and other vehicle were injured in the crash, including three other residents from… Read More »
Nashville Hospitals See Influx of Slip and Fall Patients
The emergency room staff in hospitals across Nashville has been working overtime to accommodate the extra patients who have come in after slipping and falling on ice all over town. Many people have suffered contusions, broken bones, and head injuries as a result of slipping on the ice that has accumulated from the rash… Read More »
Three Facing Meth Charges after Car Accident
Three people are facing methamphetamine charges after they caused a car accident in south Nashville recently. According to the police, Tyler Mahacek, 28, was driving a 2001 Nissan when he attempted to cross three lanes of traffic in westbound Haywood Lane at Apache Trail. He crossed in front of a 2009 Chevrolet van and… Read More »
Tennessee Department of Health Announces Traumatic Brain Injury Conference
Every year, around 8,000 people living in Tennessee are hospitalized for brain injuries. These accidents result in physical, mental, and financial impacts that can cause lasting distress for the victims and their families. In order to discuss the issues surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBI), medical and health professionals across the state will gather in… Read More »
Accident Sends one Elderly Passenger to Hospital
In late January, a one vehicle accident sent one elderly senior to the hospital with serious injuries. On January 23, 2015, at around 5:30 p.m. a 2002 Dodge Dakota pickup truck driven by George D. Baugh, 74, of Lewisburg was traveling eastbound on Deerlick Road when he veered off of the roadway and collided… Read More »
Fatal Car Wreck Due to Winter Weather
A man in Dickson County died last week in an accident caused by the brutal winter weather happening in the Nashville area. James Hill, 46, of White Bluff was killed last Thursday morning around midnight when the vehicle that he was riding in crashed. The accident occurred while the car, a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer,… Read More »
Man Arrested in Nashville for Fifth DUI
A man was arrested for his fifth offense of driving under the influence in Nashville. According to the police report, Dennis Smith, 52, was involved in a car accident that morning and when police arrived they smelled alcohol on him. Mr. Smith admitted to drinking five or six beers, and officers found two open… Read More »
Nashville Working to Improve its Most Dangerous Intersections
Two years ago, the Nashville Metro Police and Public Works Departments released a list of the top 29 most dangerous intersections in the city, based on the number of traffic accidents that have occurred in each place. These intersections were also marked for improvement based on research dating back to 2007. Since then, the… Read More »
Tennessee Among Riskiest States for Drivers
Because of where you live, even the safest drivers behind the wheel may be taking huge financial risks every time that they drive. According to a new report, auto insurance requirements still vary widely among the states, and this report ranked all fifty states, plus the District of Columbia, from the safest to the… Read More »
Woman Charged with Intoxication Assault in DUI Death
Michael Campbell, 41, was driving his Corvette north on Interstate 65 near OId Hickory Boulevard, going home after an Eric Church concert, just before midnight when his car was struck head on by a Cadillac Escalade driven by Delois Beasley, 38, of Nashville. According to Nashville police, Ms. Beasley was drunkenly driving her vehicle… Read More »
