A two-vehicle collision on US 127 near Tabor Loop on October 25, 2026, has resulted in criminal charges for one of the drivers following a preliminary investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

According to the report, a 2015 Kia driven by 30-year-old Austin T. Hofmeister of Tennessee was traveling southbound on US 127 and slowed down. A southbound 1995 Toyota Camry, driven by 19-year-old Gavin X. Brumit, was following behind and collided with the rear of the Kia.

While both drivers and their respective passengers were wearing seat belts, injuries were reported. Brumit and a juvenile passenger in Hofmeister’s vehicle sustained injuries from the crash. Hofmeister was uninjured.

Authorities have charged Hofmeister with assault, reckless endangerment, and failure to exercise due care, pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.