Pedestrian Killed on Main Street Monday Identified. Charges not expected.

Some of this info is from Crossville Police Press Release.

A traffic accident, in the City of Crossville this morning, resulted in the death of Crossville resident, 85-year-old Vertie McNeeley, who was attempting to walk across U.S. Highway 127 / Main Street, in the area of the Cumberland County Courthouse.

Truck involved in Monday accident. Scene of Fatality 

behind the truck.

Evidence of the accident protected as the investigation

was underway.

Witnesses report that traffic was stopped on Main Street, at the 4th Street red light. As Mr. McNeeley stepped into traffic, around the front passenger corner of a semi-truck, the truck began to move under the green light, resulting in Mr. McNeeley being struck, knocked to the ground and subsequently run over.

First responders immediately began life-saving efforts and Mr. McNeeley was transported by EMS to Cumberland Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The investigation continues, however, o criminal charges are expected to result, at this time.


Main Street was closed for about 2 hours as Crossville Police and Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated the accident.

Crossville city council sets special called meeting on water plant work contracts and telecommunications rules

The Crossville city council has set a special called meeting on Wednesday, August 23 at noon at Crossville city hall.

The meeting agenda includes the expected approval of bids for the improvements at Meadow Park and Holiday Lake water treatment plants. Engineers J. R. Wauford recommends the low bidder of W & O Construction of Livingston with a bid of $1,291,600. The project includes a new chemical building and other work at the two plants.

Crossville City Hall

Council will consider the first reading of an ordinance on telecommunications after previously approving a moratorium on permitting new telecommunications construction in the city through October 1. A committee has been working on a draft ordinance and a final version will be provided before the final reading.

Council will also receive a recommendation between 6 engineering firms that have responded to a request for proposals to engineer the Fourth Street and West Avenue traffic signal and intersection upgrade.

Near the new car stores; not near the price!

PARK PLACE MOTORS

Additional agenda items include the second reading of removing the chamber report from the council's regular agenda and a contract extension for J. R. Wauford service on a project that has been delayed due to time overruns by a contractor. The additional work is priced at $19,810.60.