TENNESSEE — Family, friends, and community members are mourning the tragic loss of 19-year-old James W. Coulson Jr., who died following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 111 in the Cagle Mountain area on Monday, June 8, 2026.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at approximately 10 a.m. Investigators reported that Coulson was driving a 1993 Chevrolet Silverado southbound on Highway 111 when his vehicle crossed the center line and collided with an oncoming vehicle. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Emergency personnel responded to the scene, but despite their efforts, Coulson succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Authorities later identified him after notifying his family.
The driver of the second vehicle, a 41-year-old man, sustained injuries in the crash. Officials have not released details regarding the severity of those injuries. Troopers confirmed that both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision.
The loss of a young life has left loved ones and members of the community heartbroken. At just 19 years old, Coulson was beginning adulthood and had many opportunities ahead of him. His sudden passing has served as a painful reminder of life’s fragility and the unpredictability of tragedy.
As news of the crash has spread, friends and family have shared memories of Coulson, remembering the moments of friendship, laughter, and companionship that defined his life. Those who knew him continue to reflect on the impact he made and the relationships he built during his time with them.
In the days following the tragedy, loved ones have come together to support one another and honor his memory. While his life was cut tragically short, the memories he created and the connections he formed will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
James W. Coulson Jr. will be remembered with love, and his loss will be deeply felt by family, friends, and all whose lives he touched.
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