Man dead following two-vehicle crash in Clarksville
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 69-year-old man has died and two people were seriously hurt following a two-vehicle collision that occurred Wednesday morning in Clarksville.
According to the Clarksville Police Department, the crash took place at approximately 11:21 a.m. on Purple Heart Parkway at Jordan Road.
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The entire roadway was shut down for hours Wednesday to allow medical helicopters to land and evacuate those who were involved in the crash.
Police said a preliminary investigation shows that the collision involved a Nissan Altima and another vehicle. Three people inside the Nissan were reportedly taken to hospitals in Nashville via helicopter to receive treatment.
However, the front seat passenger in the Nissan—identified as 69-year-old David Frazier—died from his injuries. According to officials, the Nissan's driver remains in critical condition, while the third passenger is listed in stable condition.
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Meanwhile, the two occupants of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries, police said.
No additional details, including what led to the crash, have been released. Anyone with information about deadly incident is asked to call FACT Investigator Creighton at 931-648-0656.
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