Driver Faces DUI, Assault Charges After Crash Involving State Trooper
A driver is facing DUI, vehicular assault, and simple possession charges after a crash on Interstate 65 South near Vietnam Veterans Parkway in Nashville. The incident involved a Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle and resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to a trooper.
Nashville, TN, August 4, 2026 —
A crash on Interstate 65 South near Vietnam Veterans Parkway in Nashville has led to multiple charges against a driver, including driving under the influence (DUI), vehicular assault, and simple possession. The incident involved a vehicle and a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) cruiser.
The collision resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to a THP trooper. Further details regarding the sequence of events leading to the crash, the specific nature of the vehicular assault charge, or the type and quantity of the controlled substance involved in the simple possession charge were not immediately available.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the driver facing the charges, nor have they provided information on the trooper’s current condition or when they are expected to return to duty.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing. The exact location of the crash, specified as being on Interstate 65 South near the Vietnam Veterans Parkway exit, suggests potential traffic disruptions in the area at the time of the incident. Information regarding any traffic control measures or detours implemented has not been detailed.
No information was provided regarding the extent of the damage to either vehicle involved in the collision.
Story summarized from the original created by Caleb Wethington, Danica Sauter on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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