THE CITY OF
Police Department
News Release
Prepared By: Lt. Becky West Date: 05/12/13 Time: 4:30 pm.
Subject: Fatal Traffic Crash Approved: Sgt. Andy Hodges
On May 09, 2013 at approximately 9:53 am., officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to a traffic crash with injuries on Bristol Hwy. at Wayfield Dr. Officers found that a 1999 Oldsmobile had pulled onto Bristol Hwy. from Wayfield Dr. into the path of a 1998 Acura, which was going northbound. The Oldsmobile was being driven by Patsy A. Griffith, age 80, 1036 Estate Dr., Johnson City, Tenn. and the Acura was being driven by Dora P. Malone, age 80, 1160 Timber Ridge Rd., Bluff City, Tenn. Both drivers were transported to the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital for treatment of their injuries.
On May 12, 2013, Patsy Griffith, died at the Veterans Administration Medical Center from the injuries she sustained during the crash. The investigation is complete and no charges are expected.
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