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Road Debris Hits, Injures Driver

Posted at 7:58 PM, Jul 12, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-12 20:59:10-04

A driver was injured when debris from the vehicle in front of him fell onto two vehicles including his.

The incident happened on Interstate 65 South near Murfreesboro Road around 2 p.m. Wednesday.

According to Franklin Police Department officials, several pieces of plywood flew off of a a trailer being towed by a white SUV.

The plywood went through the window of a box truck, injuring the driver. A second vehicle was also damaged by the airborne plywood but the driver was not injured.

Officers opened an investigation to identify the driver of the SUV, who did not stop. Officer were evaluating the possibility that the at-fault driver of the SUV may not have realized what had occurred.

A Crime Stoppers reward of up to $1,000 was offered for anyone with information in this case.