Cannon County Crash Claims Life Of DeKalb Man

Monday 7 January 2008One man died two were injured Friday in a one vehicle crash in Cannon County. Chad J. Reeder 20 of Big Hill Road Smithville died the result of injuries from the crash of the vehicle he was driving. Two passengers were injuried Zackery D. Turner 20 of Pea Ridge Liberty and a 17-year old juvenile. According to reports from the Tennessee Highway Patrol the Reeder vehicle a 1991 Nissan was traveling West on State Route 281 (Manustown Road). The driver lost control while negotiating a curve and left the highway in a sliding motion. The vehicle then overturned struck a utility pole and ejected all 3 occupants. None of the occupants were wearing seatbelts. Citations and criminal charges were placed against the passengers including; not wearing a seatbelt underage consumption and leaving the scene of a crash. The crash occurred Friday shortly after 9:00pm. Trooper Monty Terry of the Tennessee Highway Patrol was the investigating officer. Assistance at the scene was provided by members of the Cannon County Rescue Squad and the Cannon County Sheriff’s Department.