Tag: THP

Watch Out for Deer

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is urging drivers to be cautious during deer mating season. According to reports, Tennessee incurred over $67 million in economic losses due to deer-related crashes last year. The THP is advising motorists to exercise caution, reduce speed, and stay vigilant in areas where deer or deer warning signs are visible.

Fatal Accident Under Investigation

On Sunday, a motor vehicle accident occurred near the Kimball Chattanooga St. Community College entrance. The crash involved two vehicles and included at least one fatality. Sequatchie Valley Now issued a request to the Tennessee Highway Patrol for public information concerning the accident. THP responded by saying the requested records are part of an ongoing …

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Crash on I-24 Near Kimball over the Weekend

A vehicle traveling west on Interstate 24 near Kimball crashed over the weekend. The car ran into the containment cables, totaling it. This caused the westbound lanes of I-24 to temporarily close while cleanup and an investigation took place. Authorities reported there were no Injuries. Photo by Mitchel Shell

Two Men Die in Pikeville Crash

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, two people died in a vehicle crash in Bledsoe County early Monday Morning. The THP says they have identified the victims as 21-year-old Dylan Morgan Robeck, the driver, and 22-year-old Thomas Joseph Hernandez Oconnor, the passenger. Both men were listed as Tennessee residents. The Tennessee High Patrol no longer …

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Former Tennessee State Trooper in Sequatchie County Charged with Rape

An investigation by TBI special agents has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a former Tennessee state trooper. At the request of 12th Judicial District Attorney General Courtney Lynch, on April 22nd, TBI special agents began investigating a complaint that a trooper had frequent contact with an individual involved in prostitution, who had multiple …

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Tuesday Injury Crash in Dunlap

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, the Dunlap Fire Department was dispatched to a 2-car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of SR 399 and SR 8/111. Firefighters used Jaws of Life to remove the driver’s side door and extricate one victim. Two victims were transported by Puckett EMS to an LZ and were flown to Erlanger …

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Occupants Leave the Scene of Truck Fire on I-24

Around noon on Saturday afternoon, the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded to I-24 EB MM 164 for a vehicle fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the pickup, and the occupants fled the scene after pulling over. If you recognize this vehicle, please reach out to the Tennessee Highway Patrol or the Marion County Sheriff’s Department. No injuries were …

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Car Fire and Vehicle Crash in Sequatchie County on Monday

On July 22, 2024, at around 2:40 PM, Dunlap Fire responded to a vehicle fire on SR 111 Southbound, just South of the Scenic Overlook. Sequatchie County Sheriff’s deputies and Sequatchie County Emergency Management Director Brian Rhueling also responded. Upon arrival, firefighters found a midsize SUV with the entire front part engulfed in fire. They …

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‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ traffic safety campaign underway across the region this week

Today kicked off a multi-state crack-down on speeding in the southeast. The safety campaign, Operation Southern Slow Down, was created to increase enforcement on major highways and interstates during travel periods when fatality rates are at the highest. The five day enforcement period which runs from July 15th to July 19th this year will ramp …

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Area Road Construction Update Including Sinkhole Work in Marion County

MARION COUNTY SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) TDOT Maintenance eastbound from LM 14.2 to LM 14.4: All lanes are shut down due to a sinkhole. Traffic is using a local detour, and traffic controls are in place. RESTRICTIONS: SR-156 (STATE HWY. 156) roadway is closed from 14.2 to 14.4 MARION COUNTY SR-28 (STATE HWY. 28) TDOT Maintenance southbound …

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