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1 KILLED, 2 INJURED IN HIGH SPEED CRASH IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE






MAY 2, 2015

NASHVILLE, TENN. (WKRN) 

One person was killed and two others injured in a crash not far from Tennessee State University Saturday night.

It happened around 5:40 p.m. at 40th Avenue North and Albion Street.

An investigation into the crash by Metro police revealed convicted felon Demond Buchanan, 37, was speeding on Clifton Avenue when an officer attempted to pull him over.

Buchanan, driving a black Chevrolet Camaro, sped away from the officer and turned onto 40th Avenue North. The officer deactivated his emergency equipment and did not pursue Buchanan.

A short time later, authorities said Buchanan collided with a white Chevrolet Trailblazer as he was attempting to pass it on the left while it was turning onto Albion Street.

The collision caused the Trailblazer to roll over and the Camaro to leave the roadway, striking a brick building.

A passenger of the Camaro, identified as 37-year-old Marlon Burnett, died at the scene and Buchanan was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Trailblazer was taken to Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Police discovered a loaded handgun, a large amount of cash and marijuana inside the Camaro.

Authorities reported there is evidence on the scene of drug use by both Buchanan and Burnett.

A blood sample was taken from Buchanan for analysis.

Buchanan, of Baby Ruth Lane, has previous convictions for aggravated assault, cocaine possession, felon in possession of a weapon, aggravated burglary, and evading arrest.  He was cited on April 9 for reckless driving and driving on a revoked license.

Charges relating to this fatal crash will be determined after the completion of the investigation.