JOELTON, TN : Clarksville woman killed in crash on Interstate 24 near Joelton on Tuesday, 5th February 2019

A woman was killed in a crash on Interstate 24 near Joelton on Tuesday evening, causing lane closures for several hours.

The wreck happened in the westbound lanes near mile marker 35 just before 6 p.m.

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, 58-year-old Elizabeth Reese failed to slow down when traffic slowed to 5 mph and crashed into the back of a 2008 Ford Edge.

Authorities said the wreck caused a chain reaction, pushing the Edge into a 2018 Toyota Camry, which hit a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox.

The side door of Reese's 1997 Honda CRV was struck by a 2004 Honda Civic that was driving behind her.

Reese, who was from Clarksville, died at the scene.

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