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.