Erma Kimbrough was killed on Monday in an accident on North Hickory Valley Road.
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around noon to the 8800 block of North Hickory Valley Road on a multiple vehicle crash.
Preliminary reports indicate a 2002 silver Lexus SUV operated by Ms. Kimbrough left the roadway on the right side of the road, striking a utility pole. Once back on the roadway, the vehicle crossed the center line and struck head on a black 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer that was driving east.
Ms.
Kimbrough was transported to a local hospital in critical condition where she was pronounced deceased upon arrival.
The driver of the Trailblazer sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition.