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The 1990 Interstate 75 fog disaster was a traffic collision that occurred on the morning of December 11, 1990, on a section of Interstate 75 (I-75) near Calhoun, Tennessee, during dense fog which obscured the visibility of motorists.
Diesel engine runaway: Diesel engine power is governed by the amount of fuel supplied. Excessive pressure in the crankcase can force mist of engine oil into the intake manifold, which can be burned in the same fashion as Diesel fuel, thus causing runaway. One-pedal driving mode and lack of brake application in deceleration and reverse actions. [16]
Ultimately resulting in 14 deaths, the collision is the deadliest and one of the worst in the history of Tennessee. [4] [5] The collision led to outcry from politicians and citizens calling for traffic safety and infrastructure improvements, such as highway widenings, and the completion of Interstate 81 in Tennessee. [6]
Police may ask you during a traffic stop if you consent to a search of your vehicle. You have the right to deny consent to a search. However, denying consent does not mean police are not allowed ...
Crash investigators study the wreckage of a small plane crash just west of mile marker 202 on I-40 in Nashville, Tenn., Monday, March 4, 2024.
The pilot of a single-engine plane that crashed near downtown Nashville told air traffic controllers he could see the runway they were clearing for an emergency landing. “I’m going to be ...
[5] [6] In 2022, annual average daily traffic (AADT) volumes on the parkway ranged from 31,575 vehicles per day near its western terminus to 39,174 vehicles per day at the eastern terminus. [7] SR 396 is one of few non-interstate highways in the state with a 70-mile-per-hour (113 km/h) speed limit, which is allowed on all controlled-access ...
Railway accidents and incidents in Tennessee (5 P) Pages in category "Transportation disasters in Tennessee" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.