The president of a local chain of banks, Citizens Bank of East Tennessee, was issued a misdemeanor citation for leaving the scene of a December accident, according to Timesnews.net. The crash occurred December 15 at 11:50 p.m. when the victim was traveling east on East Stone Street Dr. in Kingsport. The 19-year-old driver’s Mustang was struck on the rear of the driver’s side from behind by a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe as he was pulling away from a traffic signal. The hit and run accident victim estimated the SUV to be going about 70 mph. The victim states his Mustang was totaled as a result of the accident.
The officer who responded to the auto accident report immediately searched the area for an SUV matching the victim’s description, and spotted a Tahoe with significant damage to the front passenger side in the parking lot of a nearby apartment building. A subsequent search of the vehicle, which was unlocked and unoccupied, identified the driver by paperwork found in the SUV. Police placed a number of phone calls to the CEO’s residence, but a call was not returned until five days later when the then-suspect stated he hired an attorney and would not speak to law enforcement regarding the crash. Then, after phone calls were made to the suspect’s attorney, the attorney finally agreed to bring the CEO to the Justice Center where he was given a misdemeanor citation for the accident and released.
If you have been involved in a hit and run accident in the state of Tennessee, a knowledgeable Tennessee hit and run accident lawyer can help you obtain compensation for your injuries and any other costs associated with the crash, such as medical bills. At Massey & Associates, P.C., we are dedicated to helping hit and run accident victims get the compensation they need to recover from a crash. To see how we can help you, please call (423) 697-4529 for a complimentary consultation.
