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Driver arrested following high-speed crash with children in back seat in Middle Tennessee, police report
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Tony Garcia , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These include failing to stop for police and putting children in harm's way. A car crash occurred after a driver attempted to flee from police.
A car crash occurred after a driver attempted to flee from police. The incident involved two vehicles allegedly racing at high speeds. Two young children were in the back seat when the crash happened. They were found crying after the incident.
The driver now faces multiple charges. These include failing to stop for police and putting children in harm's way. The total number of charges is nine.
Further information about the incident is available, including the circumstances surrounding the crash and the charges the driver is facing.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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