THP Releases Extra Data Following Final Weeks Deadly Crash On Hwy 76
SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – The Tennessee Freeway Patrol is releasing extra data following final Sunday’s deadly crash on Hwy 76 simply exterior Springfield.
In keeping with the THP, James Wakefield, 26, of Clarksville, TN died within the crash. In keeping with the THP, preliminarily, Wakefield was the only real occupant and solely sufferer within the crash.
In keeping with the THP’s preliminary report, Wakefield was heading north on Oakland Rd in the direction of Hwy 76 driving a 2014 Chevrolet Impala. Because the Wakefield approached the (T) intersection at Hwy 76 he didn’t cease on the cease signal. The Impala crossed over Hwy 76, left the roadway, went airborne, and struck a standing tree. The automobile then rolled over onto the passenger facet and caught fireplace previous the treeline in a area.
The crash occurred on Hwy 76 and Oakland Rd simply after 4 am. The decision initially went out as a woods fireplace or “one thing on fireplace within the woods.” As first responders navigated the scene it turned obvious {that a} automobile had left the roadway, crashed, and ignited. (LOCATION OF CRASH)
The placement of the crash brought on some navigational points for first responders, forcing them to drive by way of a area to entry the scene.
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Deadly Hwy 76 Crash Claims One Close to Springfield Early Sunday
SPRINGFIELD TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn Information) – A fiery crash simply exterior Springfield claimed one life early Sunday.
The crash occurred on Hwy 76 and Oakland Rd simply after 4 am. The decision initially went out as a woods fireplace or “one thing on fireplace within the woods.” As first responders navigated the scene it turned obvious {that a} automobile had left the roadway, crashed, and ignited within the woods. (LOCATION OF CRASH)
The placement of the crash brought on some navigational points for first responders, forcing them to drive by way of a area to entry the scene.
In keeping with officers on the scene, one individual misplaced their life within the crash.
The Tennessee Freeway Patrol is main the investigation. It’ll seemingly be Sunday night or Monday earlier than the title of the sufferer and reason for the crash is launched to the media.
As quickly because the THP is ready to launch extra data, we’ll carry it to you.
The Greenbrier Hearth Division, the Tennessee Freeway Patrol, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Workplace, and Robertson County EMS all responded to the scene.
Round that very same time, a automobile flipped on I65 South close to mile marker 120. MAP The motive force was discovered by police injured strolling minutes later. Then, as crews had been wrapping up, a name went out {that a} tractor-trailer was on fireplace on I65 South at mile marker 115. MAP Turned out to be a fireplace within the braking system and the driving force has correctly unhooked the trailer. See pictures from the Orlinda Hearth Division under. By 8 am, I65 was clear and open. No accidents had been reported.
