Category Archives: Auto Accidents
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 »
Traffic Deaths Decline in Tennessee
A law enforcement official says that an increase in focused enforcement efforts on drunken driving and seatbelt use has helped to decrease the number of traffic fatalities across the state last year. The preliminary numbers from the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security as well as the Department of Transportation show that there… Read More »
Tennessee Deputy Fired after DUI Arrest, Multiple Charges
A western Tennessee sheriff’s deputy was fired earlier this month after being arrested for drunken driving and other charges following a traffic accident in his police cruiser. Tipton County Sheriff’s Deputy Nathan Williamson, 26, was driving his issued police car on New Year’s Eve when the accident occurred. According to authorities, police were conducting… Read More »
Drowsy Driving Accident Closes Interstate
A car was overturned after hitting a stopped vehicle in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 24 late last year. On Friday, December 5, at around 3:15 a.m. near the Harding Place exit on Interstate 24, police reported that a white Camaro had been seen driving recklessly on the road. Soon afterwards, multiple calls to… Read More »
Nashville Police Offer Pedestrian Safety Tips
Nashville Metro police are stressing pedestrian safety and the importance of avoiding situations that could cause accidents. So far this year, sixteen pedestrians have been killed in accidents involving a vehicle. In one case, a pedestrian was hit at night by a car with the headlights off when he was not crossing the street… 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 »
