Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Two injured in South Highway 321 head-on collision
Two individuals were flow to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, following a Tuesday evening crash on South Highway 321. Cocke County Lt. Chris Gregg said Jacqueline Ballinger, 32, Old Highway 32, Newport operating a 1999 Ford Explorer, crossed into the path of a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by Brad McCarter, 22, Monte Vista Road, Cosby at 8:10 pm. "He swerved to avoid a collision and the two autos collided head-on," Lt Gregg told the NewsSource. The collision occurred near the intersection with Middle Creek Road. Although Ballinger was not injured, McCarter and his passenger, Chloe McKinney, 17, of the same address were both flown to the Knoxville facility by medical helicopter. McKinney reportedly sustained only bruising and was released from the hospital. McCarter has sever fractures to both legs and is in serious condition at UT. Ballinger faces charges of failure to exercise due care and failure to maintain her lane.


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