Teen killed in crash on I-24 in Rutherford County early Tuesday morning

I-24 Westbound at Exit 81 shut down Tuesday due to a deadly multi-vehicle crash.

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a 19-year-old was killed in the crash.

THP states that Bianca Benford was traveling east in a Nissan Altima on I-24 when her vehicle crossed the median and entered the westbound lanes, hitting a Nissan Rogue and injuring the driver.

Both vehicles rested in the two westbound lanes.

The lanes reopened shortly after 8 a.m.

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'The greatest gift that I can give,' Non-profit launches a wheelchair dance class

Breaking barriers and moving to the beat! One local dance company is making it possible for young people in wheelchairs to move and groove like everyone else. Good for your mental health, good for your physical health and good for your dose of positive news today. I hope you check out what they're doing!

-Rebecca Schleicher