CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – A man police said was speeding at the time of a fatal crash – with his daughter in the car – has been charged with homicide.
On the evening of June 16, the driver of a Toyota Avalon was making a left hand turn from Wilma Rudolph Boulevard onto Fair Brook Place and was struck on the passenger side by a Volkswagen Golf traveling southbound, according to Clarksville Police spokesman Scott Beaubien.
The Toyota was thrown into the parking lot of Applebee’s Grill and struck an unoccupied vehicle. A passenger in the Toyota, Eric Allsbrooks, was killed. The driver of the Toyota was critically injured.
The driver and passenger in the Volkswagen were treated at Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville.
Police have charged 38-year-old Justin Walker, the driver of the Volkswagen, with vehicular homicide, aggravated child abuse and neglect, and reckless endangerment.
Walker had his 11-year-old daughter in the car, and there is evidence that Walker was traveling at an excessive speed, Beaubien said.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information or additional video footage is asked to please contact FACT Investigator Gadberry, 931-648-0656, ext. 5221. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward, call the Clarksville Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Tipsline 931-645-8477, or go online and submit a tip at P3tips.com/591.
