JOELTON— Jonathan Palafox-Pacheco, age 20, and another man died on March 27 in a three-vehicle crash along Whites Creek Pike near Sycamore Creek Road.
Metro Nashville Police stated the accident happened at around 7:50 a.m. A Chevrolet Malibu, traveling south, crossed into the northbound lane while navigating a curve. The Malibu struck an oncoming GMC Sierra, and a dump truck, which had attempted to brake, was unable to stop and struck the Malibu.
Palafox-Pacheco was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Authorities noted that two other individuals in the GMC Sierra sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the Malibu suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to Skyline Medical Center for treatment. The dump truck driver was not injured.
Police have found no indications of impairment among any of the drivers or passengers.
Metro Nashville Police confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.