As of last week, interstate signs posted by the Tennessee Department of Transportation have displayed that more than 317 people have been killed on Tennessee highways this year. The number continues to rise as fatal car accidents continue to occur in the Knoxville area and throughout Tennessee. The TDOT hopes that displaying the death toll will make drivers more aware of the road's dangers and remind them to take all possible safety precautions.
Car accident in Tennessee kills one, injures three
Tractor trailers seem to dominate our highways and interstates. Their sheer size can be intimidating to the safest car driver, even when the tractor trailer is being carefully driven. While most trucks are safe, their drivers are responsible for providing a much needed service in our economy.
Sadly though, while a truck driver may be responsible, they can't be responsible for other drivers on the road and this was the case last week when a car veered into oncoming traffic, crashing into a semi-truck head on, killing the driver of the car. The impact of the collision caused the tractor trailer to tip over on the passenger side and burst into flames.
Tennessee deputy runs red light, causes car accident
A Tennessee deputy recently caused a car accident that sent three, including the deputy, to the hospital. The deputy stated that he thought the light was green when he entered an intersection, causing an accident with another car carrying four people. Both the driver of the vehicle that he hit and another witness claim that the deputy ran a red light.
When drivers are inattentive, they become dangerous. A negligent driver may run a stop light or a stop sign, swerve into oncoming traffic or veer off the road and personal injuries often result. Sometimes the accidents tragically end in death. The hospital expenses that accrue because of these accidents can skyrocket. Wages can be lost from time missed at work. Victims might not even be capable of doing the things they loved to do before the accident. Sadly, sometimes funeral costs are necessary. When these expenses threaten to swallow victims and their families, a personal injury lawsuit or wrongful death claim can provide much-needed compensation.
Tennessee man dies in motorcycle accident
Recently, a Sevierville, Tennessee, man was riding his motorcycle when he collided with a truck. The motorcyclist was airlifted to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. Police are still investigating the cause of the accident and it is unclear whether or not the biker was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. The truck driver sustained only minor injuries and has not been charged.
Nashville drunk driver causes young man's death
As a recent Nashville, Tennessee, car crash shows, no one is immune to or completely safe from drunk drivers and drunk driving accidents. Recently, an alleged drunk driver slammed into a young man, killing him.
The mother of the victim of the drunk driving accident has brought a lawsuit against six different parties, showing the expanse that such claims can take. Amongst the parties being sued are the alleged drunk driver, her parents who had insured the vehicle, a company and its owner who had sponsored the party where the drinking occurred, and Metro Nashville.
Juvenile causes fiery crash, sending several to hospital
The Tennessee Highway Patrol cited a juvenile for driving left of center after he allegedly lost control of his vehicle, resulting in a car accident.
According to police, the juvenile's car crossed the center line, side-swiped an oncoming vehicle, then ran head-on into a third car. The impact caused the third vehicle to flip and catch on fire.
Reckless Sevierville drag racers cause car accident
Two Sevierville, Tennessee, men were involved in a drag racing incident that led to a car accident that sent three people to the hospital. The car crash appears to have resulted from the negligent and reckless driving by the alleged drag racers.
While racing, one of the drivers lost control rounding a corner and collided with a truck. The driver of the car and the driver and passenger of the truck were transported to UT Medical Center. The other drag racer was later arrested and charged with leaving the scene, drag racing and aggravated assault. Charges are pending against the other injured driver.
Mandatory sensors in all vehicles could curb drunk driving
Proponents are supporting a federal transportation bill that would ask for an additional $24 million in funding over two years to support the research of alcohol-sensing technology in vehicles. This is just one of the many bills that Congress is reviewing. For those that support the legislation, it could mean fewer car accidents on the road caused by drunk drivers.
The proposed funding would research whether it would be feasible to require automakers to include the alcohol-sensing technology as standard equipment in future cars. This would be a departure for some states that require convicted drunk drivers to have interlocks installed in their vehicles; this would test everyone.
Continue reading Mandatory sensors in all vehicles could curb drunk driving
Comments: Leave a comment
Accident critically injures state trooper
I think many of us can agree that there are some careers that are dangerous, but being a highway patrol officer has to rank high as one of the most dangerous career choices. Last week a Tennessee Highway Patrol Officer was almost killed as a semi-truck driver slammed into the back of his patrol car as he was on a routine traffic stop.
The accident occurred when a semi-truck driver allegedly fell asleep while driving and crashed into the trooper's car, pushing it into the median, where it burst into flames. The officer was taken to the hospital where he is in critical condition.
Car accident over the weekend kills three, injures one
It's easy to take driving and our ability to handle driving situations for granted, but for a 23-year-old man, speed combined with a curvy road, may have led to a fatal accident that killed him and two other passengers in his car.
The accident occurred Sunday on Back Valley Road in Dayton, Tennessee. According to the accident report, the man was driving along when it appears that he lost control of his vehicle and broadsided a brick mailbox.
