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nashvillenews5.comNASHVILLE, Tenn. Sept 15 2008 – Strong winds were to blame for the deaths of two golfers when a tree fell on their golf cart at the Hermitage Golf Course. The golf course was closed as police investigated what happened.
Jason Proffitt, 32, and Joseph Carter, 63, both of Pleasant View, Tenn., were found dead after a tree fell on their golf cart while both were inside.
The incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday. Wind gusts had been reported to be over 40 mph.
“We saw people running, but we didn’t know that anybody was hurt until we got down. We were about 500 yard away from where the tree fell,” said witness Denny Kilmo.
Sky 5 captured video above the accident on the General’s Retreat section of the course.
“We went over there and tried to get to them, but we couldn’t get to them,” said a man who saw the accident as it was happening and tried to help the victims.
“There were a number of people coming to render aid, but there was nothing we could do because we couldn’t move the tree,” said Kilmo.
Firefighters, ambulances and police rushed to the golf course, forcing all golfers off the course. Firefighters said when winds were as strong as they were Sunday morning, everyone should try to stay clear from possible falling debris.
“If you’re in a wooded area, or if you’re outside, I would be extremely cautious where I am, especially with the wind this high,” said Rick Taylor, Fire Chief with the Metro Fire Department.
Strong winds also caused damaged in other parts of the Metro area. There were also some heavy downpours throughout the afternoon. Several other areas, including Montgomery, Stewart, Henry, and Rutherford counties had reports of downed trees and power lines.
The strong winds caused death and destruction in Tennessee’s neighboring state, Kentucky.
Jason Proffitt, 32, and Joseph Carter, 63, both of Pleasant View, Tenn., were found dead after a tree fell on their golf cart while both were inside.
The incident happened shortly before 9 a.m. Sunday. Wind gusts had been reported to be over 40 mph.
“We saw people running, but we didn’t know that anybody was hurt until we got down. We were about 500 yard away from where the tree fell,” said witness Denny Kilmo.
Sky 5 captured video above the accident on the General’s Retreat section of the course.
“We went over there and tried to get to them, but we couldn’t get to them,” said a man who saw the accident as it was happening and tried to help the victims.
“There were a number of people coming to render aid, but there was nothing we could do because we couldn’t move the tree,” said Kilmo.
Firefighters, ambulances and police rushed to the golf course, forcing all golfers off the course. Firefighters said when winds were as strong as they were Sunday morning, everyone should try to stay clear from possible falling debris.
“If you’re in a wooded area, or if you’re outside, I would be extremely cautious where I am, especially with the wind this high,” said Rick Taylor, Fire Chief with the Metro Fire Department.
Strong winds also caused damaged in other parts of the Metro area. There were also some heavy downpours throughout the afternoon. Several other areas, including Montgomery, Stewart, Henry, and Rutherford counties had reports of downed trees and power lines.
The strong winds caused death and destruction in Tennessee’s neighboring state, Kentucky.
A 10-year-old boy was killed by a falling tree limb, and 22 other people reported wind related injuries across the Bluegrass state. Seven Kentucky counties declared states of emergency.
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