x
Breaking News
More () »

Car crash demolishes brick signpost near Sam and Andy's in Farragut on Monday

Rural Metro Fire said the driver was lucky to be safe after the crash.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — When Rural Metro Fire arrived at the scene of a car crash in Farragut on Monday, they found an SUV had plowed through the brick signpost near Sam and Andy's, a restaurant off Kingston Pike.

They posted pictures of the accident to their Facebook page, which showed the car with severe damage to its front passenger side. It also showed the sign was demolished, with the post for "Aspen Square" lying on the ground along with piles of bricks.

RELATED: Cookeville car crash leaves five juveniles and one adult with injuries Monday afternoon

RELATED: One person dead after fatal car crash on Piney Grove Church Road Monday morning

Officials are using the crash to remind drivers to slow down on the roads this morning. Schools start back up today after Winter break, and school zones go back into effect during people's morning commute.

Before You Leave, Check This Out