An accident around 4PM on Hwy 76 in front of the Kroger Shopping center involving a White House Police cruiser and a Cadillac slowed traffic for about an hour. iPhone/iPad users click on photo below to play video. http://youtu.be/9wZ_BvpBIXQUPDATE: Officer Cleared
After an investigation by the THP the officer has been deemed not responsible for the accident.
THP Report:
Investigated by: Trooper
Vehicle 1: 2007 Cadillac VTS
Driver 1 Vehicle 1 (Injured)
DOB: 09/1951
From: Crossplains, TN
Seatbelt: UNK
*Transported by EMS-Ground to Northcrest Medical Center
**Cited for failure to exercise due care
Vehicle 2: White House Police Department Cruiser
Driver 2 Vehicle 2
Name: Law Enforcement Officer Performing Government Duties
DOB: 29
From: Portland, TN
Seatbelt: Yes
Narrative:
Vehicle 2 was traveling west on HWY 76. Vehicle 1 was traveling east on HWY 76. Vehicle 1 made a left turn in front of Vehicle 2. Vehicle 2 struck Vehicle 1 in the right rear bumper.
