Injury reported in two-vehicle crash in Bells

FROM THE CROCKETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT:

TWO VEHICLE CRASH ON 412 AND HERNDON DRIVE

Bells, TN – The Crockett County Sheriff’s Department dispatch center received multiple calls reporting a crash with injuries on Highway 412 in Bells.

📸: Crockett County Sheriff’s Department

The CCSD, CCAS, CCRS, BPD, BFD, GPD, and CCEMA all responded to the scene.

Incidentally, multiple responders were within a mile at the time of the crash which put help on the scene literally within a couple minutes.

One patient with injuries was transported by CCAS to a local hospital.

At 1:30pm, the eastbound lane of Highway 412 was opened back up allowing motorist to proceed carefully to their destination.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol was called to respond as the lead investigative agency.

We remind our citizens to please drive safely so you can “arrive alive”! Please exercise caution on our roadways – buckle up, let your phone take a break, and don’t drive while impaired.

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