The Murfreesboro Police Department Uniformed Traffic Division supervisors are encouraging drivers to look twice for motorcycles after two near-fatal wrecks only two-days apart. “Looking twice for motorcycles can save a life,” said Traffic Division Lieutenant Greg Walker. “It’s crucial for drivers to be aware of their surroundings and share the road responsibly to prevent a…
The MPD officer hit by a car during a traffic stop has been released from the hospital overnight. The officer is a little sore but is doing well. The driver and passengers have all been identified. Charges are pending. The investigation continues. ORIGINAL POST: MPD Officer Injured During Traffic Stop
UPDATE: Injured driver dies An 18-year-old who was critically injured in a two-car crash on Joe B. Jackson Pkwy. on June 8 has died. Dallas Johnson,18, of Murfreesboro, passed away from his injuries on Saturday, June 17. Johnson’s black Nissan Sentra collided with a brown Nissan Altima nine days ago, crashing into a light pole….
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) investigators have identified the driver the fatal crash involving a pickup which caught fire on Sunday, June 4. The driver has been identified as 62-year-old Donnie Preston Beasley. MPD officers responded to the single-vehicle crash involving a red 1994 Chevrolet 1500 truck at the intersection of…
Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team is investigating a two vehicle crash that left both drivers seriously injured on Friday, Feb. 10. Investigators say speed may have been a contributing factor. The crash happened in front of the Right Price Auto Sales on NW Broad Street (US 41/70) around 12:55 p.m. The preliminary investigation…
Five people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving an SUV, sedan and bus on S. Church St. The crash occurred around 2:30 p.m., backing up traffic for hours. The preliminary investigation shows the driver of a Buick Encore was heading northbound on S. Church and attempted to make a left turn, crossing…
Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) investigators have identified the two victims in Tuesday night’s fatal crash on Fortress Blvd. Larry Pitts, 68, of Murfreesboro, a disabled passenger, and 38-year-old Daniel Dea, of Murfreesboro, both died from injuries after the crash. Pitts was a passenger in the 2019 Dodge Caravan driven by 62-year-old…
The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left two people dead and another driver injured on Tuesday, Jan. 3. A disabled 68-year-old passenger in a 2019 Dodge Caravan was flown to TriStar Skyline for treatment. He died from his injuries a short time later. A 37-year-old male…
The Murfreesboro Police Department Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) is investigating a single car wreck that left one person dead and four others injured on Sunday, Sept. 4. The fatal crash occurred on E. Clark Blvd. at N. Tennessee Blvd. at 1 a.m. The intersection was closed for hours while the FACT investigated the crash….
UPDATE: Fatal Accident Crash Team investigators are in search of the driver of a gray Toyota Tacoma pickup who may be a vital witness in the pedestrian fatal that occurred at 10:25 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5. At the request of the victim’s family, no additional details about the accident will be released at this time….