Early morning commuters in Murfreesboro faced unexpected delays today after a single car crash on N. Thompson Lane resulted in injuries and disrupted traffic flow. According to a series of social media posts from the Murfreesboro TN Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:30 a.m., prompting officials to advise drivers to seek alternative routes during their morning commutes.
The crash, which took place in front of the Slim Chickens restaurant, initially caused the complete closure of N. Thompson Lane. Murfreesboro Police Department’s first update informed the public of the situation and the associated traffic delays. “Expect traffic delays on N. Thompson Lane in front of Slim Chickens because of a crash with injuries,” the post read.
Following the initial notice, authorities provided a follow-up communication that detailed the partial reopening of the affected road. “One lane of N. Thompson Lane from Robert Rose to Slim Chickens is still closed while police investigate a single car crash with injuries,” the Murfreesboro Police Department second update stated. This partial lane closure continued to affect traffic as investigations were carried out at the scene of the accident…