Dangerous Drivers

Jordon Royce Pumphrey, 22, of Rogersville, Tennessee is a good example of why I counsel my readers to be constantly vigilant for the dangers lurking on the highways of Tennessee. It seems Mr. Pumphrey makes bad decisions, decisions that can be fatal to others who happen to cross his path. According to the Kingsport Times-News Mr. Pumphrey was arrested Saturday for DUI and drug charges. He was already awaiting trial and out on bond on felony charges for aggravated burglary and theft.

According to the article, police clocked Mr. Pumphrey driving 71 mph in a 55 mph zone all the while weaving erratically. During the conversation with the driver police noted that he seemed disoriented and he admitted to taking Lortab , a narcotic, for pain. While the police were sobriety testing him they noticed that he had something in his hands. That something turned out to be pills that he immediately popped into his mouth and swallowed.

Now, I’m no psychologist, but judging by his actions this night, I’d venture to say that there is something wrong with Mr. Pumphrey. As an experienced Nashville automobile accident attorney I have spoken with many police officers from around the state and they tell me that there are thousands of people who fit into the same category as this man in every corner of the state.

So, how do we protect ourselves from people like this? The first thing we can do is for each of us to obey the Tennessee Rules of The Road so that the police can concentrate on these dangerous types. Obey the speed limit, stop at red lights and stop signs, yield the right of way and by all means, avoid distractions and pay attention to what you are doing when you are behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. If you see someone driving dangerously pull over and use your cell phone and call *847 and report the driver to the State Troopers. As individuals we also need to become involved in our community and, along with our friends and neighbors, make sure that our public officials know that we want them to do everything they can to keep these people off of the streets.

If you or a loved one is injured in an automobile accident contact our experienced Tennessee automobile accident attorney’s at Phillip Miller & Associates and find out everything you need to protect your rights and remedies.