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A man is dead after a crash in south Nashville on Monday morning.
Police say a 25-year-old driving a 2003 Buick Regal east on Paragon Mills Road lost control of his vehicle around 3 a.m.
Officials say the driver hit a sharp left curve near Aster Drive and didn't navigate around it in time. The car ran off the road, slammed into a bank of trees and burst into flames.
The driver died at the scene. The Medical Examiner's Office is working to identify him at this time.
One person has been killed in a crash that happened around 3 a.m. Sunday.
The driver crashed while crossing an icy bridge on 3rd Avenue North in the Metro Center area.
The driver died at the scene.
A semi overturned during a crash on I-24 W near the Haywood Lane exit Saturday morning.
According to fire officials, a van cut the trucker off around 2 a.m. Officials say the trucker didn't have enough time to stop and flipped onto its side while trying to avoid the van.
Six people were taken to the hospital. All are expected to be OK.
Officials say the crash was not weather related.
Nashville, Tennessee - Known as Music City, Nashville’s connection to music is unequaled, and is the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people
Nashville has also long been known as the “Songwriting Capital of the World.” Songwriters from all over the world come to Music City to learn the art and share their passion of songwriting.
Nashville is the capital of the Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. Nashville is the second largest city in Tennessee, after Memphis, and is the fourth largest city in the Southeastern United States. It is located on the Cumberland River in the north-central part of the state. The city is a also center for the healthcare, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home to numerous colleges and universities.
Travel options in Nashville include:
The Nashville International Airport is a public and military use airport in the southeastern section of Nashville.
Use the Nashville MTA to get around town by bus:
Go to 511 Traffic and Travel Information to view traffic conditions by region. And to find out current weather conditions in Memphis, go to Accuweather.com.
Links to recent accidents in the Nashville area:
Nashville pedestrian accidents;
Nashville motorcycle accidents;
If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Nashville, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.
If you know someone who has been injured in a Nashville accident, the major regional hospitals are:
TriStar Centennial Medical Center;
Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Nashville grief support information for accident victims
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Nashville grief support therapists and organizations.
Nashville legal information for accident victims
After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Nashville, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Where to find legal assistance after a Nashville injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Nashville injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision caused by negligence, a Nashville injury lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.
Jackson, Tennessee - the birthplace of notable musicians in the traditional Southern styles of rockabilly, blues and gospel
Situated squarely between Memphis and Nashville on Tennessee's "Heart of the Music Highway," Jackson is the birthplace of musicians including The famous names of Jackson include Carl Perkins, Sonny Boy Williamson, Big Maybell and Big Joe Turner.
Jackson is the county seat of Madison County, Tennessee. Located 70 miles east of Memphis, it has long been associated with the large city in trade. Its total population was 65,211 at the 2010 census and 67,265 in the 2012 Census.
The local economy is driven by industries related to healthcare and manufacturing, and is home to Procter & Gamble and Stanley/Black and Decker.
Travel options to Jackson include:
The McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport FBO now totals more than 800 acres. All airport property is owned jointly by the City of Jackson and Madison County.
Use the Jackson Transit Authority system to get around town:
Go to 511 Traffic and Travel Information to view traffic conditions by region. And to find out current weather conditions in Jackson, go to Accuweather.com.
Links to recent accidents in the Jackson area:
Jackson commercial trucking accidents.
If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Jackson, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.
If you know someone who has been injured in a Jackson accident, the major regional hospital is Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Jackson grief support information for accident victims
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Jackson grief support therapists.
Jackson legal information for accident victims
After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Jackson, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Where to find legal assistance after a Jackson injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Jackson injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision caused by negligence, a Jackson injury lawyer will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind.
Motor vehicle accidents are an hourly occurrence in Nashville and across Davidson County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the communities in the region.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Nashville region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.