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Man facing DUI charges following crash in Robertson County
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Danica Sauter , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points An 81-year-old man was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence. A 12-year-old passenger was injured and taken to a hospital, but the injuries are not life-threatening.
A two-vehicle crash occurred on a highway, involving a pickup truck and an SUV with a child passenger. The incident reportedly happened when one vehicle struck the other from behind. An 81-year-old man was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.
A 12-year-old passenger was injured and taken to a hospital, but the injuries are not life-threatening. Neither of the drivers was hurt. The man was taken to a detention facility after the incident.
Further details about the crash are available from the source, including the time and location of the incident.
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Category: safety Published: August 23, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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