Denise Morgan, Nashville Resident, Killed in Accident

George Fusner — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:29:06 GMT

The woman killed in last week’s two-vehicle collision on Donelson Pike has been identified as Denise Marlene Morgan, 54, of Nashville.

According to early police reports, Morgan was driving her 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier north on Donelson Pike at 7:35 pm. At this time, a 1997 Ford Expedition was traveling south when it crossed over the center line and collided with the Cavalier head-on. Morgan was pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver of the Expedition, Geoffrey A. Hudson of Antioch, received only minor injuries but was transported to Summit Medical center for treatment.

It is not known why the Hudson crossed the centerline and struck Morgan’s vehicle, or if either driver failed to yield right of way (Tenn. Code 55-8-197). A blood sample is currently being analyzed for drug and alcohol content. No charges have been filed, but charges may be made against Hudson pending the investigation’s findings.

My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Morgan’s family. Friends and family members may wish to take the time to sign a guestbook setup here.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by George Fusner

Recent Nashville Accident Deaths Reminds Us to Drive Safely

George Fusner — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:15:30 GMT

Two recent accidents in Nashville remind us of the importance of driver safety. In the first accident, William McGuire, 23, was killed when riding as a passenger in a vehicle driven by a friend. The driver, Samantha Johnson, was driving eastbound on Harding Place in heavy rain when her vehicle hydroplaned. She lost control of the vehicle and struck a pole. McGuire was pronounced dead. The police noted that the tires on the vehicle were extremely worn. No word on whether the road was flooded, or whether the sole reason for the vehicle hydroplaning was the condition of the tires.

In another accident, a mid-teen passenger was killed when her vehicle struck a tractor. The 18-year-old driver reported that she was cut off by another vehicle, causing her to swerve off the road and strike the mower. Amazingly, the operator of the mower was not injured. There’s no report as to whether the deceased passenger was wearing her seatbelt.

Let this be a reminder to all those on the road:

1) Always, always, always wear your seatbelt.

2) Make sure your tires are in good condition! Tires are one of the single most vital parts of your vehicle. Don’t forget the “penny” test to determine if your tires need to be replaced. And not all tires are created equal, some are more safe than others. Check out Tire Rack for tire reviews, or talk to a trusted technician to find out what tire is best for your environment.

3) Be aware of your surroundings! Based solely off the second accident’s report, if the teenage driver was aware of a mower on the side of the road, maybe she would have braked rather than swerved.

Also, a common problem in accident litigation is the difficulty of reconstructing an accident when the vehicles are destroyed. It’s important that if your vehicle is involved in an accident, and is “totaled,” that you seek representation immediately. If necessary, the attorney should have the vehicle preserved for as long as necessary to create an accurate recount of the events leading up to the accident. Sometimes, vehicles are destroyed before such due diligence is performed.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by George Fusner

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Denise Morgan, Nashville Resident, Killed in Accident

Recent Nashville Accident Deaths Reminds Us to Drive Safely