The woman killed in a two-vehicle collision Saturday at 11 p.m. at the intersection of Gallatin Pike and Chester Avenue is identified as Tayla Tipton, 34, of Nashville.
The preliminary investigation shows that Tipton was traveling south on Gallatin Pike in a Jeep Wrangler when she attempted to turn left onto Chester Avenue. The driver of a northbound Lexus SUV reported that he could not avoid colliding with the Jeep Tipton was transported to Skyline Medical Center where she died. The other driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, sustained minor injuries.
According to witnesses, the northbound and southbound drivers on Gallatin Pike had the green light at the intersection. There is no left turn arrow. The driver of the Lexus showed no signs of impairment.
The preliminary contributing factor for this fatal crash appears to be failure to yield the right of way on the part of Tipton.