THP: Woman Falls Asleep While Driving in Jefferson County, Crashes into Bridge

Woman injured in crash after falling asleep while driving in Jefferson County, THP says. (Courtesy: THP Fall Branch / WVLT)

THP: Woman Falls Asleep While Driving in Jefferson County, Crashes into Bridge

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a woman is injured after crashing into a bridge Thursday morning on Old Dandridge Pike.

THP’s preliminary report indicates the crash happened around 7:20 and that the driver, a 52-year-old woman, told troopers she fell asleep while driving and crashed into a concrete and metal bridge before coming to a stop in the ditch.

The woman was taken to UT Medical Center for treatment of injuries sustained in the crash.

THP says there was no indication of impairment.

Additional information was not released.

Woman injured in crash after falling asleep while driving in Jefferson County, THP says. (Courtesy: THP Fall Branch / WVLT)

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