A Smithville woman was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital Monday night after her car crashed into a Semi on Highway 146 near the intersection of Big Hickory Court.
Sergeant Eric McCormick of the Tennessee Highway Patrol told WJLE that Rhonda Goff was traveling south in a 2004 Mercury Sable when she crossed the center line while trying to negotiate a curve and struck a northbound 1999 International Tractor Trailer truck, driven by 59 year old Christian Wanner of Woodbury. Wanner’s wife, 59 year old Regina was in the truck with him.
According to Sergeant McCormick Wanner swerved trying to avoid the collision. His truck went off the road after impact and overturned on its side. Goff’s car made an angle impact with the truck with the front left corner hitting the front left corner of the truck. The car then hit the truck’s fuel tank, causing a diesel leak, and went off the southbound side of the highway. The Sable came rest up against a fence facing north.
Goff was transported to DeKalb Community Hospital and later taken by ground ambulance to Vanderbilt Hospital for further treatment.
Wanner was not hurt. His wife suffered minor injuries but she refused treatment.
Sergeant McCormick said alcohol was involved in the crash and that charges are pending.
The Wanner’s, hauling wooden pallets, were enroute to Federal Mogul when the accident occurred.
In addition to Sergeant McCormick, DeKalb EMS and members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department were on the scene along with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department.
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