An early morning crash in the Limestone Cove community of Unicoi claimed the life of a North Carolina resident Tuesday, August 10th.
15 year old Haley Calhoun of Newland, North Carolina, died in a single car accident that took place around 5:00 am on Highway 107 near Limestone Cove Recreation Area.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported that a 2004 Pontiac Grand AM was traveling east on State Highway 107 when it failed to negotiate a left-hand turn and left the right side of the roadway. The Grand AM struck a tree head on, the driver having never applied the brakes.
Calhoun was listed as the passenger in the Grand AM, which was driven by 18 year old Damian Fuller of Jonas Ridge, North Carolina. Fuller was transported to a local hospital and treated for injuries. According to the highway patrol report, Calhoun was wearing her seatbelt, while Fuller was not wearing a seatbelt.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s investigation involving the accident is on going.
