A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Lebanon on Wednesday morning, prompting the closure of a major intersection near the town’s square. In a report from WSMV, the Lebanon Police Department indicated that the collision happened around 10:30 a.m. at the crossroads of East Market Street and North Cumberland Street.
** TRAFFIC ALERT **
— Lebanon Police Department (@LebanonPD) January 15, 2025
N. Cumberland St. will be shut down at the square for an extended amount of time due to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at the intersection of E. Market Street. Serious injuries reported at this time. Seek alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/S5TwGCsQsd
The incident caused significant disruptions to local traffic flow, as authorities were forced to quickly shut down the road extending from the intersection to the square to conduct their investigation. Lebanon PD has since been working diligently to thoroughly investigate, though no further details concerning the circumstances of the crash or the identity of the involved parties have been publicly disclosed as of now. Traffic advisories were issued, with police urging drivers to actively seek alternate routes, as noted by WKRN.
The Lebanon Police Department took to social media to alert the public about the ongoing situation, stating that North Cumberland Street will "be shut down at the square for an extended amount of time due to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle," as stated by Lebanon Police Department. Officials continue to investigate the cause of the incident and are working to safely facilitate the resumption of normal traffic operations.
