10/30/2024
Breaking news: Man charged after striking two vehicles on Levee
A Tollesboro man is facing charges after reportedly striking two vehicles this morning on Levee Road, one of which was a Montgomery County Schools bus, according to Sheriff David Charles.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s office responded to a non-injury accident that occurred at 8:04 a.m. today at the Kiddville/Levee Road intersection.
Charles said a school bus was struck by a vehicle reportedly attempting to pass another vehicle on Levee. No one was injured.
The driver, identified as William Gifford, 45, of Tollesboro, then allegedly attempted to flee the scene after impact with the bus and struck another vehicle. There were also no injuries stemming from that impact and minor vehicle damage.
Gifford has been charged with driving on a DUI suspended operator’s license, third or subsequent offense, which is a Class D felony, according to Charles. Gifford also faces a charge of leaving the scene of an accident.
Superintendent Matt Thompson said, “It was reported that a bus was sideswiped off of Levee Road this morning. The vehicle that allegedly sideswiped the bus continued on but the bus stopped. Transportation called dispatch and a road unit was sent by law enforcement. There were no injuries. The bus only had a scrape on it. All standard accident protocols were followed.”
Deputy Steve Dillion is the investigating officer.
Gifford is lodged in the Montgomery County Regional Jail.
Next week’s Advocate will include additional details about this incident.
