Driver Killed in Greene County Truck Accident
The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the driver as Jonathan Hanmer, 50, who died in a crash on Interstate 81 early Thursday.
Candice BondThe driver, Jonathan Hanmer, 50, was killed in a truck crash on Interstate 81 in Greene County on Thursday, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
How the Interstate 81 Truck Crash Unfolded
The Tennessee Highway Patrol said a 2001 Sterling tractor with trailer was heading south near the 26.6 mile marker at about 5:20 a.m. Troopers said the vehicle went off the right side of the road and into a wooded area along the shoulder. According to the patrol, it struck several trees before coming to a rest. The patrol said Hanmer was thrown from the vehicle and died as a result of the crash. Troopers said the truck caught fire afterward and was destroyed.
Where the Patrol Review of the I-81 Crash Stands
The Tennessee Highway Patrol identified Hanmer as the driver. The patrol has not announced any charges. A final crash report has not been released by the patrol.
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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