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Driver Injured In Violent Crash Near I-65

Posted at 10:54 AM, Sep 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-09-27 20:42:01-04

A driver was injured after crashing his or her SUV while exiting Interstate 65 in Franklin. 

The incident was reported around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday on McEwen Drive.

Officials with Franklin Police said a Lexus SUV went airborne while exiting I-65 South at McEwen.

According to investigators, the vehicle broke apart in a ditch adjacent to the ramp. The engine and two front seats landed in the parking lot of a nearby Drury Inn.

Lt. Charles Warner said it’s one of the most violent crashes they’ve ever seen.

The driver was hurt; however, no additional injuries were reported.