CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) Kentucky State Police are investigating a single vehicle fatal collision that occurred Friday at approximately 3:11 p.m., just west of the 73 mile marker in Christian County.
John Mecum, 75 years old, Sarasota, FL, was operating his Chevrolet Pickup Westbound on Interstate 24 For undetermined reasons, Mecum’s vehicle rolled over into the median and came to rest upside down. He was not wearing a seatbelt.
John Mecum was pronounced dead at the scene by Christian County Deputy Coroner Zach Lamb. Passengers Jennifer Mercer, 48 years old, and Carson Mecum, 8 years old, were transported to Jeanie Stuart Hospital with minor injuries. Mercer wasn’t wearing her seatbelt. Carson Mecum was wearing his seatbelt.