One Injured in Three Vehicle Wreck at Liberty

One person was injured in a three vehicle wreck today (Tuesday) on Highway 70 at Liberty.
Trooper Bobby Johnson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol told WJLE that 25 year old Jacob Lawrence of Smithville was traveling east in a 2001 Pontiac Sunfire when he crossed the center line of the highway and struck two other westbound vehicles.
49 year old Lori Anderson of Liberty was traveling west in a 2001 Chevy Impala and behind her was a westbound 2011 Chevy Silverado driven by 34 year old Shane Steele of Sparta. Two juveniles were passengers with Anderson.
According to Trooper Johnson, both Anderson and Steele tried to merge into the eastbound lane but were unable to avoid a collision as Lawrence’s car struck Anderson’s vehicle on the rear passenger side and then sideswiped Steele’s truck on the passenger side.
Lawrence was taken by DeKalb EMS to Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital. He has also been cited for failure to exercise due care.
Members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department and DeKalb Sheriff’s deputies were also on the scene to provide assistance