Three people died in a single-vehicle crash on East Wolf Valley Road in Anderson County on Friday night when the car went off the road, went airborne, rolled over, and ejected the three occupants, authorities said.
The 2004 Nissan S18 was traveling west on East Wolf Valley Road near White Oak Lane at about 11:30 p.m. Friday when it started to skid as driver Melissa A. Kelley, 44, of Knoxville, tried to go around a slight left curve, the Tennessee Highway Patrol said. Kelley was driving too fast for roadway conditions, and the four-door car left the right side of the road before going airborne and rolling over, according to a preliminary report by the THP.
Kelley died. So did her two passengers, William A. Housley, 44, of Clinton, and Kurt J. Miner, 25, of Heiskell.
None of the three were wearing seat belts, although that would have made a difference, according to the report. The THP said the three had been drinking, and tests have been requested.
The accident was investigated by THP Trooper Michael Heatherly.
Mark Caldwell says
I wish people would drive within the speed limit. And not drive while impaired.
So sorry for the ones left behind.