The wreck occurred after Willis’ vehicle crossed the center line, striking the Vandgrift’s car head-on at about 1 p.m. in Cheatham County near the border of Dickson County. Elsie Vandgrift was pronounced dead at the scene. Bennie Vandgrift was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Willis’ condition was not known as of press time Thursday.

Dickson Sheriff’s deputies along with Cheatham emergency personnel and the THP were at the scene, near Ben Collier Road, clearing the debris.

Both lanes of the highway were blocked as the authorities cleared the scene of the accident.

Criminal charges are pending in this accident, according to the THP report.

Accidents are a part of everyday life, unfortunately, but some accidents can have disastrous effects. We express our condolences to the families who are now in mourning over this accident.

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