January 20, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Four people were involved in a three vehicle crash Friday night on Highway 96 at the intersection with Anderson Lane in the Cottage Home community of Wilson County near the DeKalb County Line.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 29 year old John Barrett of Liberty was driving a 2010 Ford Fusion and had stopped to make a left turn onto Anderson Lane from Highway 96 when he was rear ended by a 2014 Toyota Corolla driven by 22 year old Kelsey MacDonald of Alexandria who was traveling west on Highway 96. The impact forced Barrett’s vehicle to cross the center line and it was struck in the side by a 2010 Toyota Camry, driven by 29 year old Paula Ross of Smithville who was traveling east on Highway 96 and passing through the intersection.
MacDonald and Ross were injured and transported to Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Barrett was not injured but a passenger with him, 26 year old Misty Barrett of Liberty was injured and taken to Tennova Lebanon. All were wearing their seatbelts.
MacDonald was cited for failure to exercise due care.