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After four deadly wrecks, a traffic study will be done at Rialto and Hwy. 51

By Echo Day on May 6, 2020

COVINGTON – The Tennessee Department of Transportation will conduct a study at Hwy. 51 and Rialto after several people died in accidents at the intersection in recent months. Covington Fire Chief Richard Griggs announced the request for the study in a public safety committee meeting last Tuesday. Unbeknownst to him at the time of his request, he said, the Tennessee Highway … [Read more...] about After four deadly wrecks, a traffic study will be done at Rialto and Hwy. 51

Two Covington men died in an accident near Rialto Monday afternoon

By Echo Day on April 21, 2020

Two Covington men died in an accident in north Covington Monday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, David "Snake" Mauldin, 55, and Randy Sage, 56, were killed when the Chevrolet Impala they were in pulled out in front of a semi at Hwy. 51 North and Rialto Road. The Impala was traveling east across the highway, from Leigh's Chapel to Rialto Road, and after … [Read more...] about Two Covington men died in an accident near Rialto Monday afternoon

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