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 pedestrian struck by semi-truck while attempting to cross at Fourth St.

An as yet unidentified pedestrian was struck by a semi-truck as he apparently attempted to cross Main Street at Fourth Street Monday morning near the Cumberland County Courthouse. 

Evidence of the accident is protected as law enforcement

studies the scene. 

Evidence at the scene appeared to show the victim was severely injured but his name has not been released and his condition is unknown as this story is published. 

Crossville officers mark the evidence at the scene.

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

The truck involved in the accident.