Smithville Woman Killed In Cannon Co. Crash

A Smithville woman has died following a single vehicle accident in Cannon County.

The Tennessee Highway patrol said the crash happened around 5 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Stones River Road and Francis Lane.

Authorities have identified the deceased as 37-year-old Misty L. Reed.

A preliminary report states that Reed was traveling east on Stone River Road when she attempted to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and went down an embankment. The impact of the crash ejected Reed and the vehicle came to a rest on top of the driver.

An ambulance transported Reed to Stones River Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Authorities said Reed was not wearing a seat belt and that a safety restraint would have made a difference in the outcome of the crash.