A fatal rollover crash has closed a portion Pin Hook Road and Murfreesboro Pike in Nashville.
Officers responded to the crash at 1:48 p.m. Monday. It was reported from the area of 3534 Murfreesboro Pike across from CubeSmart Self Storage.
Officers asked drivers to avoid the area between Mt. View Road and Summercrest.
Fatal crash on Mboro Pke between Mt View Rd & Summercrest. Motorists urged to avoid area. 1 southbound lane open. Northbound lanes closed.
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) June 20, 2016
The car crashed completely through a telephone poll, leaving the top portion of the pole hanging from live wires.
Two people were ejected from the vehicle, and taken to the hospital. At least one person died from their injuries. Their names and conditions were unknown.
Reconstruction officials were having to wait on electric crews to turn off the lines before beginning their investigation into the crash.
We have a crew at the scene and will update this story as soon as more information becomes available.
