Driver, car hit by gunfire before Williamson County crash, deputies say

Investigators believe the crash may have been caused by a gunshot hitting the vehicle and the driver, the WCSO said.
By Daniel SmithsonPublished: May. 3, 2024 at 3:48 PM CDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedIn

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV) – A crash in Franklin on Friday morning could have been caused by gunfire, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.

Shortly before 10 a.m., deputies were called to the scene of a crash on Parker Branch Road near Natchez Trace Parkway.

Investigators believe the crash may have been caused by a gunshot hitting the vehicle and the driver, the WCSO said. The driver was hospitalized but is stable.

The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, the sheriff’s office said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the WCSO at 615-790-5550 or Williamson County Crime Stoppers at 615-794-4000.

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