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Sexton Airlifted After Tuesday Rollover Crash
March 14, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A 48 year old Smithville man was airlifted after a one vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon on Evins Mill Road.
According to Trooper Bobby Johnson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Clarence Sexton Jr. was traveling west in a 2003 Ford Taurus when he lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a curve and ran off the left side of the roadway overturning down an embankment before coming to final rest on its top.
After the crash Mr. Sexton called someone to pick him up and transport him to Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital where he was airlifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center. Charges are pending.
Two Hurt in Rollover Wreck on Highway 70 East
March 12, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Two people were injured in a rollover crash today (Monday) on U.S. 70 east of Billings Road.
Sergeant Eric McCormick of the Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that 47 year old Timothy Landis of Johnson’s Chapel was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado east when the truck ran off the right side of the roadway, striking a culvert. The pickup flipped at least once end over end, coming to rest in a lawn at a private residence.
Landis was transported by DeKalb EMS to St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital. A passenger, 24 year old Carlee Landis of Johnson’s Chapel was hurt but not transported by EMS.
Timothy was cited for failing to exercise due care. Both driver and passenger were cited for not wearing their seatbelts.
Members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Team provided extrication services. Sheriff’s Deputies were also on the scene.
Lebanon Man Airlifted After Crash on Antioch Road
March 12, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A 46 year old Lebanon man was injured in a one car crash today (Monday) on State Route 288/Antioch Road.
According to Trooper Danielle Neal of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Matthew Wright was traveling north in a 2004 Buick Century when he ran off the roadway while trying to negotiate a curve. The car traveled off into a ditch, struck a tree and came to rest. Wright had to be extricated from the car by members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Team. He was flown by helicopter to Vanderbilt Hospital.
DeKalb EMS and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department were also on the scene.
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