With the chilly weather, crazed last minute shoppers, and busy travelers the roads are more dangerous than ever! Please drive cautiously this holiday season and make sure everyone arrives alive and well this Christmas. We are going to post a few news stories here to remind you to take your time, drive defensively, and stay focused while driving. Our hearts go out to all of those families affected by car accidents and losses this time of year.
December 21, 2009
Commercial Appeal
Traffic is at a standstill on Interstate-240 North at Lamar in Midtown due to an early morning accident involving more than a dozen cars.
One person was killed in the crash.
Police say I-240 northbound at Lamar has been closed as officials investigate the accident.
Traffic has been diverted and police are asking drivers to seek alternate routes until further notice.
Ice on the Hernando-DeSoto Bridge led to early-morning backups and crashes on both sides. Memphis police citywide are working more than 20 accidents on the interstate system; West Memphis Police are also working several accidents on their side.
National Weather Service officials said freezing fog contributed to ice forming on bridges and highway overpasses this morning.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation sent out a fleet to salt the icy spots around 6:30 a.m. By about 9 a.m., TDOT county supervisor Ricky Taylor said the roads were “all thawed out.”
Temperatures dipped to a 29-degree low early this morning but are anticipated to climb into the lower 50s later in the day.