CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A Bumpus Mills man died from his injuries in a crash Friday shortly after 5 p.m. on Fort Campbell Blvd. near the intersection of Tiny Town Rd.
Police said 21-year-old Austin McElwrath was driving a 2005 Suzuki Forenza in the right southbound Fort Campbell Blvd. travel lane and was waiting at a red light. His vehicle was struck from behind by Tyler Pettie, 25, from Fort Campbell, KY.
Pettie’s car pushed the 2005 Suzuki Forenza through the intersection.
McElwrath did not show any signs of life on scene. Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services and Clarksville Fire Department personnel were able to revive him and he was flown by LifeFlight to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Pettie suffered serious injuries and was transported to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital by Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services. He voluntarily provided a blood sample to be tested for alcohol and/or drugs. Results are pending. Charges are also pending.
This is an ongoing investigation. No further information is available at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact:
Investigator L Harris
Clarksville Police Department Fatal Crash Investigator
931-648-0656 extension 5251 or
Larry.Harris@cityofclarksville.com