Two Injured in Blountville Crash, Charges Pending

Tennessee Highway Patrol reports collision at Highway 11W and SR 394 intersection.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Two people, including a juvenile, were injured in a crash in Blountville, Tennessee on Saturday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the driver of a Dodge Ram 1500 failed to stop at a red light and struck a Toyota RAV4 that was attempting to turn left. Charges are pending against the Dodge driver.

Why it matters

Intersection crashes can be serious and often involve injuries, especially when one driver fails to obey traffic signals. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and the potential consequences of disregarding traffic laws.

The details

The crash occurred around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday at the intersection of Highway 11W (Lee Highway) and SR 394 in Blountville. The Dodge Ram 1500, driven by a 54-year-old man, was traveling northbound on 11W when it failed to stop for a red light and struck the Toyota RAV4 that was attempting to turn left onto SR 394. The two occupants of the Toyota, a 37-year-old man and a 17-year-old juvenile, were both injured in the collision. All three individuals were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

  • The crash occurred around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Dodge Ram 1500 driver

A 54-year-old man who failed to stop at a red light, causing the collision.

Toyota RAV4 occupants

A 37-year-old man and a 17-year-old juvenile who were injured in the crash.

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What’s next

Charges are pending against the driver of the Dodge Ram 1500.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of obeying traffic signals and driving safely, as disregarding the law can lead to serious consequences like injuries and potential criminal charges.