Update, 4:15 p.m.: The driver involved in Tuesday afternoon’s crash on Memorial Extension has been identified as 90-year-old William Knight of Clarksville. He was pronounced dead at the scene, Beubien said. Two female passengers from his vehicle were flown to Nashville, where one was in critical but stable condition and the other in stable condition on Wednesday.
Preliminary findings indicate that the second vehicle crossed into Knight’s path, striking his vehicle, Beaubien said.
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CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The crash on Memorial Drive Extension Tuesday afternoon killed one person and injured two others.
At about 2:04 p.m. Tuesday, the crash occurred near Rushton Lane, according to Clarksville Police spokesman Scott Beaubien. One of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene, and two other individuals were airlifted to Nashville, where they remained in critical condition Wednesday morning.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol responded and is assisting CPD’s Fatal Accident Crash Team with the ongoing investigation.
Due to the timing and location of the crash, there were initial concerns that it may have involved high school students, Beaubien said; however, that is not the case. The victim’s name will be released once next-of-kin notifications have been confirmed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact FACT Investigator Castillo at 931-648-0656, ext. 5150.
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