Fatal Crashes Reported in Bothell, Cottontown

A fatal crash occurred on Highway 31W in the Cottontown/Portland area, resulting in the death of a male driver whose vehicle veered off an embankment and struck trees. Emergency services responded swiftly, with an air ambulance dispatched, but unfortunately, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the incident, which has severely impacted traffic, prompting authorities to advise drivers to avoid the area. In a separate incident, a 16-year-old male was killed in a single-car crash on Locust Way in Bothell early Saturday morning, potentially while eluding police. The driver failed to navigate a turn, leading to the vehicle crashing into a fence, and two passengers were taken to the hospital for evaluation. Investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding both incidents to determine the causes and any contributing factors.