August 17, 2020
By: Dwayne Page
Two people were transported to the hospital after a crash involving their car and a semi Monday around noon at the intersection of East Broad and South Congress Boulevard.
According to Trooper Bobby Johnson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 79 year old Stella Dyer of Smithville, driving a 2002 Nissan Altima, was making a left from the turning lane on Broad Street to head south on Congress Boulevard when she crossed the path of an eastbound 2018 International tractor trailer rig driven by 38 year old Bryan White who was hauling general freight.
Dyer and a passenger of her car, 18 year old Elijah Boyd of Smithville were taken by DeKalb EMS to Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital. White was not injured.
Members of the Smithville Police and Fire Departments were also on the scene to render assistance.