One Person Killed in Crash on Interstate 24 in Nashville
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: September 1, 2023
The occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead.
One person tragically lost their life in a fatal crash that resulted in the closure of Interstate 24 West near Antioch for several hours, according to Metro Nashville Police. The incident took place on Thursday, shortly after 5 p.m., between Old Hickory Boulevard and Hickory Hollow Parkway.
Authorities reported that the vehicle involved in the accident struck the guard rail on the right side of the road before flipping onto its roof on the shoulder. Fortunately, other motorists who witnessed the crash promptly came to aid and managed to flip the car upright before emergency responders arrived at the scene.
The occupant of the vehicle was swiftly transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center; however, despite medical efforts, they were pronounced dead. The identity of this individual has not been disclosed at this time.
After an extensive investigation and necessary cleanup operations, westbound lanes of I-24 were finally reopened just after 9:30 p.m., allowing traffic to resume its normal flow.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to exercise caution while on highways and adhere strictly to traffic regulations. Authorities continue their efforts in ensuring road safety by investigating further into what caused this devastating crash.
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Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- One person
- Vehicles:
- one-vehicle
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Tennessee
- City:
- Nashville
- Location:
- Interstate 24 West near Antioch
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-08-31
- Time of Incident:
- just after 5 p.m.
Interstate 24 West near Antioch
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