September 25, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car on Highway 70 at Liberty Saturday night.
According to Trooper Brandon Duvall of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 27-year-old Zachary Allen Williams of Liberty was crossing the highway near his home when he was struck by a westbound 2023 black Chevy Corvette, driven by Christopher Joseph Peercy of Murfreesboro.
Peercy tried unsuccessfully to avoid hitting Williams as he (Williams) attempted to jump out of the way of the car.
Williams was airlifted from near the scene to Vanderbilt Hospital. Peercy was not hurt. No charges have been filed.