Update: The driver of the Ford Fusion killed in Saturday night’s crash has been identified as Melvin L. Wilson. His passenger has been identified as Renee A. Huddleston.
Two people have died following Saturday night’s crash where a Ford Fusion struck a house on South Hamilton Road. The preliminary investigation indicates the Fusion, driven by a 67-year-old Nashville man, was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway, went through a couple of yards, then struck a mailbox and some trees before it came to rest against a home in the 1700 block.
The driver died at the scene. Efforts are underway to notify his family.
His 63-year-old female passenger was transported to Skyline Medical Center where she died. Efforts are also underway to notify her family.
No signs of impairment were located inside the vehicle.