Posted 1/17/22

A two vehicle collision in Lawrenceburg resulted in one man losing his life Saturday morning.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol said two vehicles traveling on Pulaski Highway near Comer Drive collided when one of the vehicles crossed over into oncoming traffic.

THP learned that a Kia Soul was traveling eastbound on Pulaski Highway when it crossed into the westbound lane and struck an old Chevy truck, driven by 58-year-old Jefferson Whitfield.

Whitfield died as a result of the collision. The driver of the Kia, 28-year-old Uziel Guatzozon, suffered minor injuries.

THP in Lawrenceburg said Guatzozon is being charged with vehicular homicide and driving without a license.