NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WMBD) — A Tennessee man faces vehicular homicide charges in connection with a Thursday morning traffic collision that killed two Central Illinois residents in Nashville, Tenn.
Daniel Caravaca-Bonilla, 25, faces two counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication in connection to the death of Bradley Parrott, 45, and his father, William Parrott, 72, according to a Metropolitan Nashville Police news release.
Bradley and William Parrott were in the area to watch a family member participating in a softball tournament, according to the Washington Community High School’s softball coach.
Police allege Caravaca-Bonilla was driving a 2021 Ram 2500 pickup truck on Interstate 24 when he allegedly crashed into the back of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado at approximately 1:15 a.m. Thursday.
The location was the crash is where several vehicles were merging into the left lane while approaching a construction zone.
According to a preliminary investigation, Caravaca-Bonilla allegedly crashed into the Silverado at a high rate of speed, which then triggered a chain reaction that resulted in other collisions with a Infiniti QX50, a Ford Fusion, and a Chevrolet Malibu.
Both men who were in the Silverado died on the scene. No one in the other vehicles was seriously injured.
There was allegedly no evidence of Caravaca-Bonilla using his brakes before the crash, police said.
Open alcohol containers were allegedly located in his truck. He also allegedly showed signs of being intoxicated on the scene but refused testing. A search warrant was obtained to draw his blood, according to police.
He is also facing seven counts of aggravated assault, DUI, handgun possession while under the influence, and an implied consent violation, police said. It was not immediately clear if he’s appeared in court for any of those charges.
Washington Community High School sent a message to the community that the softball team is no longer participating in the tournament and is heading home. They are expected to update the community when more information becomes available.
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