KPD e-News Release: K.P.D. Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Crash on East Stone Drive
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Kingsport Police Department
200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 ThomasMPatton@KingsportTN.gov • 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) |
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| NEWS RELEASE | |||
| SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Traffic Unit Investigating Fatal Crash on East Stone Drive | ||
| DATE: | July 19, 2014 | ||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE |
| On July 19, 2014 at approximately 5:00 AM, Kingsport Central Dispatch was notified of a fatal motor vehicle collision that had occurred on East Stone Drive in the vicinity of Tyson Lane in Kingsport. Officers from the Kingsport Police Department’s Patrol Division and Traffic Unit responded to the scene of the crash. Their subsequent investigation revealed the following:
A 2007 Kia Spectra 4-door sedan, driven by Bobby D. Jarrett, was properly traveling east in the appropriate eastbound lanes of East Stone Drive. A 2006 Honda Accord 4-door sedan, driven by Samuel G. Huffine, was improperly traveling left of center on the wrong side of the road (westbound in the eastbound lanes) on East Stone Drive. Summer Nicole Huffine was also in the Honda as a front seat passenger. The Honda struck the Kia head-on. Mr. Jarrett sustained fatal injuries from the impact. Mr. and Mrs. Huffine sustained possible injuries and were transported to Holston Valley Medical Center by Sullivan County E.M.S. Both vehicles received disabling damage and had to be towed from the roadway. The investigation is still ongoing by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit. In addition to the Honda being on the wrong side of the roadway, both alcohol consumption and excessive speed are believed to be contributing factors in this fatal collision. Charges are pending. |
| COLLISION VEHICLE INFORMATION | ||
| Make | 2006 | |
| Model | Honda | |
| Year | Accord | |
| Type | 4-door Sedan | |
| Color | Gold | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage/Towed from Scene | |
| Driver | Name | Samuel G. Huffine |
| Age | 27 Years of Age | |
| Race/Gender | White/Male | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | Possible Injuries/Transported to HVMC by SCEMS | |
| Passenger | Name | Summer Nicole Huffine |
| Age | 25 Years of Age | |
| Race/Gender | White/Female | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | Possible Injuries/Transported to HVMC by SCEMS | |
| COLLISION VEHICLE INFORMATION | ||
| Make | 2007 | |
| Model | Kia | |
| Year | Spectra | |
| Type | 4-door Sedan | |
| Color | Gold | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage/Towed from Scene | |
| Driver | Name | Bobby D. Jarrett |
| Age | 50 Years of Age | |
| Race/Gender | White/Male | |
| Residency | Church Hill, TN | |
| Injuries | Fatal | |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
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Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit |
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