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Man dead after crashing into brick wall near TSU's campus
Man dead after crashing into brick wall near TSU's campus
Man dead after crashing into brick wall near TSU's campus

Published on: 07/07/2025

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday afternoon near the campus of Tennessee State University.

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the crash took place shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, along John A. Merritt Boulevard in front of Frederick S. Humphries Hall.

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Police said a preliminary investigation shows that the driver of a Cadillac CTS—identified as 67-year-old Kenneth Fulson—was driving northbound on 31st Avenue North when he went through a stop sign at the intersection, continued on the sidewalk, stuck a water main, and then hit the corner of a brick wall in front of Humphries Hall.

The Cadillac's speedometer reportedly showed that the vehicle was traveling at 60 mph when the crash occurred.

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Fulson died at the scene, officials said. The Medical Examiner's Office will conduct toxicology testing to determine if impairment was a factor in the deadly crash.

No additional details were immediately released.

News Source : https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/man-dead-after-crashing-into-brick-wall-near-tsus-campus/

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