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Though it can be frustrating being stuck behind a large truck, don’t cut them off after passing. Trucks need more stopping distance than a passenger vehicle. When passing, stay out of those “No-Zones” and get back into the truck driver’s visibility range as soon as it’s safe.

Two suspects charged Friday in the suspected road rage death of Noah Taylor, 22, Saturday on I-24 near Waldron Road. Suspects LaTashia McGowan, 40, and Glenn Branson, 41, both of Legacy Court in Smyrna, were charged with second-degree murder by @RCTNSheriff Det. Burnett.

Many of Rutherford County's roads are rural. Based on 2010 Census data, 93% of TN is rural. Roads in rural areas can be especially dangerous due to the lack of streetlights and other safety features, and may have unique hazards that drivers will have to look out for. #SlowDownTN

Three lanes of I-24 reopened after crash on Interstate 24 between Sam Ridley Parkway and Almaville Road. Please be patient while Tennessee Highway Patrol investigates and Sheriff’s deputies and Smyrna Police direct traffic.

Dash cam videos from drivers on I-24 Saturday are requested for the murder of Noah Taylor, 22, of Smyrna. Taylor was killed near Waldron Rd. People with video 7-8 a..m. from I-840 to Bell Rd. call 615-904-3052. His family offers a $2,000 and CrimeStoppers up to $1,000 rewards.

A Rutherford County man died after being shot about 7:50 today while driving Saturday on I-24 near Waldron Road, @RCTNSheriff said. The man’s identity is not being released until his family is notified. If you have info, please call Det. Burnett @ 615-904-3052 & leave a message.

All lanes of Interstate 24 toward Nashville have reopened near Waldron Road in La Vergne. Thank you for your patience.

Traffic is being diverted off I-24 @ Waldron Rd. due to an investigation near the Rutherford-Davidson Co. line. Drivers may exit to the right, turn left onto U.S. Hwy. 41 & re-enter I-24 at Old Hickory Blvd. An alternate route is U.S. Hwy. 41 (New Nashville Hwy). Expect delays.

Expect delays on I-24 near Sam Ridley Parkway A crash delays traffic on Interstate 24 in Smyrna near Sam Ridley Parkway exit toward Nashville. Please be patient while emergency crews investigate and clear the scene.

@RCTNSheriff SRO Kim Moses attended the NASRO School Safety Conference in Texas. TN SROs included Roane Co. Capt. Daryl Cook, Bedford Co. Tracey Harvey, Pigeon Force Police Brent Maggard, Anderson Co. Wendy Garrison, Madison Co. Donelda Stone, Union Co. Jerry Lawson & Moses.

@RCTNSheriff Warrants and Records deputies enjoyed breakfast croissant sandwiches, yogurt and coffee, thanks to McAlister’s Deli. McAlister’s Catering Manager Hope Mann dropped off the breakfast items to appreciative deputies. Thank you, McAlister’s, for the meal.

An unknown person removed a 16-foot trailer from the owner June 22. The vehicle appeared to be a late model Toyota Rav4 with a luggage rack & a rear mounted spare tire. Call Detective Brian Gonzales at 615-904-3041 with information. Thanks for your help.

Here's a message worth repeating: Seat belts save lives! 📷 Wearing a seat belt every trip, every time is the easiest way to prevent injury or death in the event of a crash. Need more reasons to buckle up? Visit tntrafficsafety.org/seat-belts

Scammers use names of a judge and a detective to call people directing them to pay for missing jury duty. Judges and detectives DO NOT call people and ask for money, gift cards or bitcoins for missing jury duty. Don’t fall for this scam by simply hanging up the phone.

@RCTNSheriff wishes everyone a safe and happy Independence Day celebration.

When you #DriveSober, you save lives. @RCTNSheriff asks residents to please remember to drive sober, especially during the 4th of July holiday.

The beloved mascot of Little Debbie, Zain the Zebra, delivered Zebra Cakes to @RCTNSheriff deputies who helped locate Ed the Zebra. Little Debbie representatives donated a basket of Zebra Cakes & mini Zebra donuts. Deputies searched for Ed after he scampered across I-24 May 31.

Tennessee became a “Hands Free” state July 1, 2019. Not every distracted driving crash involves a cell phone, but avoiding cell phone use behind the wheel is one of the easiest ways to prevent distractions. When you're driving, your attention is your responsibility. #HandsFreeTN

We #DriveSober to set a positive example for our family.

Everyone wants to feel safe on the road, that’s why we #DriveSober or call a friend or rideshare when we plan to drink. @TNHSO