Warren County, TN (October 31, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred Wednesday morning involving a sedan and a truck tractor, resulting in the death of a teenage girl. At approximately 9:10 a.m. on October 30, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) reported the incident, which took place at the intersection of State Route 56 and Capshaw Road.
According to preliminary findings, a 1998 Kenworth truck-tractor was traveling north on State Route 56 while a 2013 Ford Fusion was approaching the intersection from the west on Capshaw Road. As the Ford attempted to turn left onto State Route 56, it entered the path of the Kenworth, leading to a collision where the front end of the truck struck the left side of the sedan.
Following the impact, both vehicles traveled a short distance before the Ford veered off the southbound side of the road and crashed into a fence. The Kenworth came to a stop in the southbound lane of State Route 56.
At the time of the accident, there were two teenage girls in the Ford: a 16-year-old driver who tragically lost her life and a 15-year-old passenger who sustained injuries. The specifics of the passenger’s injuries have not been disclosed. Fortunately, the 72-year-old driver of the Kenworth was not injured in the collision.
Authorities confirmed that all individuals involved in the crash were wearing their seatbelts at the time of the incident. Currently, no charges are pending in connection with this tragic event.
Our thoughts are with the families affected by this devastating accident.
Car Accidents in Tennessee
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