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Fayetteville police report one fatality in vehicle crash; Tennessee Highway Patrol to lead investigation

2101726 · January 11, 2025
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Police Chief Benny Jennings said a vehicle stop led to a crash that produced one fatality; the Tennessee Highway Patrol's critical incident response team has taken the investigation and possible vehicle homicide charge is under consideration.

FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. — Police Chief Benny Jennings told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Jan. 9 that a traffic stop that escalated into a crash resulted in one fatality and that the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s critical incident response team has taken over the investigation.

Chief Jennings said the crash occurred when a vehicle did not stop after officers…

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