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Nashville, TN (April 16, 2026) – One man died and three others were hurt in a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 70 South and Beverly Hills Drive, at the border of Davidson and Cheatham counties. The collision took place on Sunday, April 12, at approximately 5:22 p.m.
A westbound white Ford F-150 veered off the right side of the road, overcorrected, and struck a blue Ford F-150 traveling east in a broadside collision. A Dodge Ram pickup, also heading east, then hit the back of the white F-150.
David Elliott, 59, of Cunningham, was driving the blue F-150 and died at the scene. Two passengers in his truck were taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the white F-150, a 48-year-old from White Bluff, was taken to the hospital with critical injuries, and charges are expected to be filed against him. The driver of the Dodge Ram, 20 years old, suffered only minor injuries. Highway 70 was closed in both directions while the scene was cleared but has since reopened. The incident remains under investigation, and more details will be released as they become available. Our sincere condolences go out to the family and loved ones of David Elliott.
What Causes Overcorrection Crashes on Tennessee Highways?
Overcorrection happens when a driver steers too sharply after drifting off the road, sending the vehicle back across traffic lanes with little control. It is a common factor in serious crashes on two-lane and multi-lane highways across Tennessee. The sudden, exaggerated steering input can cause a vehicle to broadside others traveling in the opposite direction.
Highway 70 runs through both Davidson and Cheatham counties and carries a steady flow of traffic, including large pickup trucks and commercial vehicles. When a heavy vehicle like a full-size truck loses control and crosses into oncoming lanes, the results can be catastrophic for everyone nearby. Evening hours, when light conditions are changing and driver fatigue tends to increase, can raise the risk of this type of crash.
