November 21, 2024 – On Tuesday evening, Terry Elmore, 41, of Murfreesboro, was arrested for aggravated vehicular homicide for his involvement in a crash on West Main Street that resulted in the death of Juanita Birdsong of Lebanon.
On the night of September 24th, an officer patrolling on West Main Street came upon a crash in front of Wilson Bank & Trust involving multiple vehicles. Assessing the severity of the situation, the officer immediately requested assistance from nearby officers, the Lebanon Fire Department, and WEMA.
The crash involved three vehicles, with the drivers of two, identified as Birdsong and Elmore, sustaining severe injuries. Aid was swiftly rendered to both, with Elmore being transported to Vanderbilt Nashville. Mrs. Birdsong was pronounced deceased at the scene from her injuries sustained during the crash.
Due to the severity of the accident, LPD traffic unit was called in to investigate the crash. During the course of their investigation, evidence led officers to charge Terry Elmore with aggravated vehicular homicide in the death of Juanita Birdsong. Elmore was arrested by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and booked into the Wilson County Jail on a $400,000 bond. While the case remains open, details are very limited.
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