The roads are now clear as the Tennessee Department of Transportation confirms the reopening of all eastbound lanes on I-24 in Joelton after a deadly overnight crash that claimed the life of a driver and several dogs, and left a passenger hospitalized. The incident occurred at around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday near Mile Marker 35 in Davidson County, WSMV reports.
According to authorities, a large vehicle towing a trailer began to sway on the interstate, leading the driver to lose control. The vehicle subsequently drove off the roadway and flipped upside down. "The male driver is reported to have died, and a female passenger was taken to a hospital for her injuries," detailed the coverage from WKRN. Furthermore, four dogs that were traveling with them also perished in the accident.
Investigations into the crash are ongoing. The closure of the eastbound lanes of I-24, stretching between Old Hickory Blvd and Whites Creek Pike, was necessary for authorities to conduct their investigation and to clear the crash site of debris. As of this morning, the roadways were reopened, as reported by FOX 17.
