A harrowing incident unfolded on the roads of Tennessee when a woman and her 2-year-old child were chased by an attacker, leading to a high-speed crash on Interstate 65. Thaddeus Carmichael, 27, has been charged with various felonies in connection with the violent episode that escalated from domestic assault to car chase and subsequent crash.
As reported by WSMV, the victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was treated at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after the crash. She revealed to a nurse, that Carmichael had physically assaulted her and strangled her during an argument at her Goodlettsville home. Fearing for her life, she fled with her child before Carmichael gave chase, using his vehicle to corral and intimidate her onto the interstate. The high-speed pursuit exceeded speeds of 100 mph, eventually resulting in the woman's car spinning out and crashing at the intersection of I-65 South and I-40 East.
Carmichael's list of charges is extensive, including two counts of attempted homicide, two counts of aggravated assault, especially aggravated kidnapping, aggravated child endangerment, reckless driving, theft for taking the victim’s phone, and reckless driving. In an arrest brought forth by the diligence of the MNPD, he is now jailed on a $255,000 bond, as FOX17 confirms.
The situation reached a critical point when, according to court documents procured by WKRN, Carmichael attempted to forcibly enter the victim's vehicle after the crash by striking the window with a metal object. Thankfully, first responders arrived promptly, and the woman, and her child were taken to the hospital with non-critical injuries. Carmichael also faces charges of driving without a license, his bond cemented at the quarter-million mark.
For those seeking help in similar crises, resources such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline are available. This incident underlines the tragic reality that such dangers can escalate quickly and spill onto public arenas, placing innocent lives at risk. The hotline can be reached at 1-800-799-7233 for assistance and support.
