2 dead after crash during THP pursuit on I-24 in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Two people died after their vehicle crashed while fleeing from the Tennessee Highway Patrol last week, according to a newly released crash report.

The incident was reported at 9 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, near mile marker 54 on Interstate 24 West near Antioch Pike.

According to the THP investigation, a Volkswagen CC was fleeing from troopers on I-24 West when it collided with a Ford Escape, which was driving in the far right lane. The Volkswagen then went off the right side of the road and hit a guard rail before overturning, while the Ford stopped along the right shoulder…

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