Driver Killed in Crockett County Car Accident
The crash happened about 3:30 p.m. on Highway 152 near Malone Road, and the driver's name has not been released.
Candice BondA driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 152 in Crockett County on October 27, according to the Crockett County Sheriff's Office.
The Afternoon Crash on Highway 152
The crash happened at about 3:30 p.m. near the 5000 block of Highway 152, close to Malone Road, the sheriff's office said. Deputies said no one else was in the vehicle. According to the sheriff's office, the driver was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The sheriff's office said early information shows the driver was not wearing a seat belt.
What the Highway Patrol Investigation Involves
The Tennessee Highway Patrol is handling the investigation, the sheriff's office said. Deputies said the driver's name will not be released until relatives, who live in a different county, have been told of the death. Deputies also offered condolences to the driver's loved ones.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Tennessee usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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