Springfield Man Killed, 2 Injured in Deadly Crash On Hwy 431
ROBERTSON COUNTY TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – We now have an replace for you on this morning’s lethal crash on Hwy 431 that took the lifetime of a Springfield man.
The crash occurred on Hwy 431 N close to Roy Holman Rd on the prime of the county. 431 was closed for a number of hours whereas the Tennessee Freeway Patrol investigated the crash. MAP
In accordance with the Tennessee Freeway Patrol’s preliminary report, round 10:38 am Thursday morning, William Gardner, 68, driving a 1998 Ford Explorer was trying to make a left-hand flip right into a driveway on Freeway 431 North. In the course of the flip, Mr. Gardner did not yield the precise of method of an oncoming tractor-trailer truck pushed by Ricky Keel, 49, of Cumberland Furnace, TN, the report mentioned. Gardner was struck on the passenger facet inflicting extreme harm. Gardner didn’t survive.
After being struck, Mr. Gardner’s car then struck a 2014 Chevrolet Sonic pushed by Elizabeth Stark, 51, of Springfield TN, which brought on that car to strike a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado pushed by George Witt, 60, of Adairville, KY. Stark and Witt had been each injured and transported to space hospitals. We don’t have an replace on their situation. Keel was not injured.
Medication and or alcohol weren’t thought-about to be an element within the crash.
A number of businesses responded to the scene together with the Robertson County Emergency Administration Company, North Robertson Hearth and Rescue, Robertson County Emergency Medical Companies and the Tennessee Freeway Patrol.
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