Accident Occurs on Interstate 40 in Loudon County

Loudon County, Tn (January 21, 2021) An accident occurred on January 21st at the 364 mile marker eastbound. Due to the crash, the left lane of Interstate 40 eastbound was temporarily blocked. Motorists were advised to exercise caution while passing through the area. Additional details include whether anyone was injured in the crash remain uncertain.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has found that 8 deadly car crashes occurred in Loudon County that resulted in 8 fatalities, 243 accidents resulted in injuries, and 1,096 resulted in property damage only. Some of the helpful steps that motorists can take to avoid car crashes include avoiding the fast lane, scanning the road immediately ahead and distantly ahead of a vehicle, staying alert to blind spots, driving with your hands on a vehicle in the 9 and 3 o’clock positions, always following speed limits and traffic regulations, limiting night time driving, and making sure that a car receives routine maintenance. Remember, car accidents are a common occurrence. No matter what steps you take, it is impossible to entirely avoid the risk of ending up in a car crash. As a result, motorists who end up in crashes should understand their options. 

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When Tennessee car crashes occur, victims often themselves confused and uncertain about how to proceed to pursue compensation. Contact Fox, Farley, Willis & Burnette today for assistance. During a free case evaluation, one of our attorneys can review your available options to pursue compensation.

Note: This post was written based on available resources, news stories, and online reports about this incident. As is often the case with fast breaking news, there is always the risk that some details are still being shared and uncovered. Please contact us if you notice any information that should be changed or added. Thanks!