1 injured, 1 taken into custody after Robertson County crash

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities issued a reminder about the risks of impaired driving following a crash in Robertson County Saturday.

Officials said members of the Greenbrier Police Department, the Greenbrier Fire Department, and Robertson County EMS responded to a crash with injuries near the intersection of W. College Street and Highway 41 on Saturday, Jan. 3.

After conducting an investigation at the scene, law enforcement said they took one driver into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

Meanwhile, the other driver was reportedly treated for minor injuries.

Distracted driving crashes in Tennessee happen nearly every 43 minutes, data shows

“This incident serves as an important reminder of the dangers of impaired driving. Remaining sober behind the wheel is critical to the safety of everyone on our roadways,” police posted on Facebook Saturday evening. “Driving under the influence is preventable—please make responsible choices and help keep our community safe.”…

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