A motorcyclist lost his life in a collision that occurred at approximately 2:20 p.m. near the intersection of Murfreesboro Pike and Pineway Drive. According to the preliminary investigation, a Buick Envision was traveling inbound on Murfreesboro Pike when it attempted to make a left turn, resulting in a collision with an outbound Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle on the front passenger side.
The motorcyclist, identified as 49-year-old Charles Cromwell, was ejected from the Suzuki and subsequently transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.
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Following the collision, the Buick continued into a nearby gas station parking lot, where it struck a light pole. The 71-year-old driver of the Buick was also taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with injuries characterized as non-life-threatening.
Authorities reported no signs of impairment for either driver involved in the accident.
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