Tragedy struck in Lawrence County early Sunday morning as a fatal crash claimed the life of a teenage driver. The single-vehicle accident occurred just after 2 AM when the 16-year-old driver failed to negotiate a curve while traveling south on US Highway 43. The vehicle veered off the right side of the roadway, ultimately colliding with a utility pole.
Authorities from the Tennessee Highway Patrol are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The community mourns the loss of the young life and hopes for answers to prevent such heartbreaking incidents in the future.