CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A dump truck hauling gravel overturned on near the intersection of N. 2nd Street and Riverside Dr. Wednesday afternoon.
The crash occurred around 1:50 p.m.
Gravel and debris were scattered across the road as crews worked to clear the area.
Clarksville Police Department spokesman Jim Knoll said the truck was traveling east in the right hand turn lane and swerved to the left for an unknown reason. When the driver swerved the load shifted, causing the truck to overturn.
The 53-year-old driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. No other vehicles were involved in the crash.
As of 3 p.m., one lane of travel was open. Traffic is slowly moving through the area.
Photos courtesy of Jim Knoll, CPD
