3 Killed, One Hurt in Claiborne County Crash

A Sunday evening drive proved fatal for a mother and two children in New Tazewell. Della Bussell, her daughter Brianna, and her son James were killed as they traveled down Highway 33. Della lost control of the vehicle and overcorrected, veering into the oncoming lane of traffic. Her 1991 Mercedes crossed in front of a 2003 Dodge Dakota driven by Bradley Baker, 17. Baker tried to avoid the collision by veering but the vehicles collided head on. Baker was injured and transported to UT Medical Center.

Baker was using a seat belt and was injured in the crash, Mabe noted. Baker was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center where he was listed this morning in stable condition.

Mabe’s report states alcohol and drugs were not involved in the crash. Source: Knoxville News Sentinel


Best wishes to those grieving the three lives lost and to Bradley Baker for a speedy recovery.