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Jerrod Wardrip, Aaron J. Overbay, and Crystal N. Manis killed, and driver Lucas B. Riddle, 18, charged after single-vehicle crash during police pursuit in Greeneville, Tennessee

Modified Date: 
Mon, 02/01/2016 - 2:25pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, January 31, 2016

Police: 3 killed in crash during police pursuit

According to a highway patrol report, Jerrod Wardrip, Aaron J. Overbay, and Crystal N. Manis died Sunday night in the crash. The driver of the vehicle, 18-year-old Lucas B. Riddle, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide. The police report says Greeneville officers clocked Riddle speeding and when they pursued, attempting to stop him, the vehicle lost control on a curve and hit the tree. It wasn't immediately clear whether Riddle has an attorney. The THP said no one was wearing a seat belt.

Police: 3 killed in crash during police pursuit - WBBJ TV

According to a highway patrol report, Jerrod Wardrip, Aaron J. Overbay, and Crystal N. Manis died Sunday night in the crash. GREENVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol says three people have died after the vehicle they were riding in crashed into a tree while officers were pursuing them. The police report says Greeneville officers clocked Riddle speeding and when they pursued, attempting to stop him, the vehicle lost control on a curve and hit the tree. The driver of the vehicle, 18-year-old Lucas B. Riddle, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide. The THP said no one was wearing a seat belt.

3 killed in Greeneville crash; driver charged with homicide

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol report, the vehicle he was driving was clocked speeding on Old Tusculum Road by Greeneville police.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
High-Speed Chase, Seat Belt Usage
People Involved: 
Jerrod Wardrip
Aaron J. Overbay
Crystal N. Manis
Lucas B. Riddle
City: 
Greeneville, TN
County: 
Greene County, TN
Area: 
Tri-Cities, TN-VA

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