GREENE COUNTY, Tenn.— Authorities are investigating a fatal head-on accident that killed two people April 11 on Interstate 81 near milepost 30.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported the accident occurred at around 3:19 a.m. A Honda CR-V, traveling north in the southbound lanes, struck a Ford Explorer head-on. Both vehicles caught fire upon impact.
Investigators identified Sherry Thornton, a 37-year-old Virginia woman, as one of the victims killed in the accident. Emergency responders pronounced Thornton dead at the scene along with the other driver.
The Ford Explorer driver, 39-year-old Jason Thornton, was ejected and sustained serious injuries.
The crash remains under investigation.
Sherry Thornton tragically killed in Greene County head-on accident
April 15, 2025
Incident Location
HEAD-ON CRASH INVESTIGATION
Head-on crashes are the most dangerous accidents on our roads. Although they account for only two percent of all collisions, they account for more than 10 percent of all crash-related fatalities.
Candice Bond, an experienced auto accident attorney, said in cases such as this, it is imperative to have an independent probe conducted into the collision by a seasoned lawyer to protect the rights of the victim’s family.
“Time is of the essence in cases such as this, and the family of the victim must ensure that evidence is reviewed efficiently,” said Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
“Serving as an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide a family during this difficult time while vigorously protecting their legal rights and interests.”
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
Pending the investigation, the family of Sherry Thornton may pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.
“Stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond.
“We understand just what families must go through, and having their rights protected is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.”
If you or a family member have been involved in a situation similar to this article and would like to speak to our national legal analyst Candice Bond free of charge, please use the contact information found on this page
(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).
