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A Piney Flats resident is now facing serious legal consequences following a head-on collision in Washington County, Tennessee. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, this incident unfolded on a Tuesday evening, around 5:30 p.m., drawing urgent attention as deputies rushed to the scene.
The crash took place in the 700 block of South Pickens Bridge Road. Authorities have identified the driver at fault as 29-year-old Cody Clark. Reports indicate that Clark was driving when he made a left turn from Lake Meadow Drive onto South Pickens Bridge Road. In doing so, his vehicle veered into the opposing lane, resulting in a direct collision with another car.
Witness accounts have further complicated Clark’s situation. An observer reported seeing him disregard a stop sign at Lake Meadow Drive before making the ill-fated turn, a detail that could weigh heavily on the charges he faces.
This incident adds to a spate of recent legal troubles in the area. Just recently, another man was apprehended following a burglary at a convenience store in Gray, underscoring a busy time for law enforcement in Washington County.
According to the WCSO, both victims were transported from the crash scene, and a loaded handgun was found in the passenger seat of Clark’s vehicle.
Clark was charged with driving under the influence (second offense), driving left of center, possession of a handgun while under the influence, reckless endangerment and stop sign violation.
After he was evaluated at a nearby hospital, Clark was booked into the Washington County Detention Center on a $30,000 bond, the release states. The WCSO reports Clark made bond and is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.