Woman Injured in Crash After Falling Asleep at the Wheel

November 5, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A 61 year old Smithville woman was injured in a one vehicle accident Sunday night on Banks Pisgah Road.

Central dispatch received the call at 9:45 p.m.

Trooper Bobby Johnson of the Tennessee Highway Patrol said Sharon Robinson was driving a 2010 Nissan Quest Minivan and crossed the center line of the road before going off the left side and hitting a fence.

Robinson was transported by DeKalb EMS to Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

Trooper Johnson said Robinson claims she fell asleep at the wheel prior to the crash. Charges are pending.

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