Increases of traffic crashes on New Salem Highway prompted the Rutherford County Traffic Safety Task Force to focus on speeding drivers Monday, a Murfreesboro Police lieutenant said.
“In addition, we have received several complaints of speeding and drag racing in the same area,” said Lt. Greg Walker. That’s why task force members from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office and Murfreesboro Police Department will be in the area of Highway 99 .