William Knight Obituary, Death; 90-year-old man identified as victim in Clarksville crash.
William Knight Obituary, DeathOn Tuesday afternoon, a fatal collision claimed the life of a 90-year-old Clarksville man, according to a report from the Clarksville Police Department. Authorities said the crash involved two vehicles and occurred shortly after 2 p.m. along Memorial Drive, close to the intersection with Rushton Lane. When officers and emergency responders arrived, they discovered that one of the drivers, later identified as William Knight of Clarksville, had suffered fatal injuries. Knight was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
Two women who were passengers in Knight’s vehicle also sustained injuries in the crash. Emergency responders quickly assessed their conditions and determined that both required advanced medical treatment. They were airlifted to a hospital in Nashville for further care. According to police, one of the women is currently in critical but stable condition, while the other is listed in stable condition.
While details about how the accident occurred remain limited, police confirmed that the incident involved only two vehicles. The events leading up to the crash are still under investigation, as officers work to determine the contributing factors and sequence of events. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether weather, speed, distraction, or mechanical issues played any role.
Traffic on Memorial Drive was disrupted for several hours following the crash, as investigators and clean-up crews worked at the scene. The area near Rushton Lane was temporarily closed to allow for the safe processing of evidence and removal of the damaged vehicles. Drivers in the area were advised to take alternate routes while the investigation continued.
The Clarksville Police Department has not released information about the other driver involved, including whether they sustained any injuries or if charges may be pending. Officials emphasized that their priority at this stage is gathering all available evidence, including eyewitness statements, surveillance footage from nearby locations, and accident scene measurements, to establish a clear understanding of the incident.
Local residents expressed condolences for the Knight family, noting that the stretch of Memorial Drive where the crash occurred has seen previous accidents due to its busy traffic flow and multiple intersections. Safety concerns have been raised in the past, prompting calls for additional signage, lower speed limits, or other traffic control measures to help prevent collisions.
Police have asked that anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that could assist in the investigation contact their traffic unit. Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from motorists who were in the area at the time and may have seen either of the vehicles prior to the collision.
The Clarksville community is mourning the loss of William Knight, described by neighbors as a long-time resident and well-regarded member of the area. As his family and friends grieve, authorities continue working to determine the cause of the crash in hopes of preventing similar tragedies in the future.
Anyone with information is urged to reach out to the Clarksville Police Department’s traffic investigators. The case remains active, and further updates are expected once the investigation progresses.
