Joshua Burkett, 21, and Kathleen Maynard, 66, killed and four injured in crash reported on State Route 136 in Cookeville, Tennessee
Fatal Crash Closes Putnam Co. Highway
It was unclear how many people were injured, but officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol said at least one person was killed.
Hwy 136 was closed in both directions, north and south, and traffic has been diverted to alternate routes.
Head-on crash kills 2 in Putnam County
In addition to the two deaths, three people were critically injured, Neal said. The lieutenant did not know if alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.
UPDATE: Names released in Putnam County crash that killed two, injured four
oshua Burkett, 21, and Kathleen Maynard, 66, were both killed in the crash along Highway 136 near Bear Creek Road.
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