UPDATE Nashville, TN - At approximately 1:15 Thursday (3/27/2027) morning, a devastating collision on I-24 East near the Rutherford-Davidson County line claimed the lives of a 45-year-old Illinois man and his 72-year-old father, both occupants of a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado. Arrest warrants charging 25-year old Daniel Caravaca-Bonilla with two counts of vehicular homicide by intoxication have been issued following the tragic incident.
The preliminary investigation revealed that traffic on I-24 was slowing for an approaching construction zone, prompting vehicles to merge into the far-left lane. Caravaca-Bonilla, driving a 2021 Ram 2500 pickup truck, failed to brake and struck the Silverado at a high rate of speed. The impact caused the Silverado to collide with an Infiniti QX50, which then struck a Ford Fusion and a Chevrolet Malibu. No serious injuries were reported among occupants of those vehicles.
Authorities discovered open alcohol containers in Caravaca-Bonilla's vehicle during the investigation. Exhibiting signs of impairment, he refused testing, prompting officials to obtain a search warrant for a blood draw. Results are pending.
In addition to vehicular homicide by intoxication, Caravaca-Bonilla faces charges including seven counts of aggravated assault, DUI,handgun possession while under the influence, and an implied consent violation.
Original Story - A man has been charged after a crash early Thursday morning on Interstate 24 East near the Davidson-Rutherford County line that left a father and son dead.
Police say Daniel Caravaca-Bonilla, 25, was driving a truck at high speed when he crashed into another truck carrying 45-year-old Bradley Parrott and his 72-year-old father, William Parrott, both from Illinois. The impact killed both men.
The Metro Nashville Police Department reported that traffic was slowing due to construction when the crash happened. Investigators said there was no sign that Caravaca-Bonilla tried to brake before the collision. Two other vehicles were also involved, but no one in those cars was injured.
Police found open alcohol containers inside Caravaca-Bonilla’s truck, and he reportedly showed signs of impairment, but he refused to take a sobriety test at the scene.
Caravaca-Bonilla has been charged with vehicular homicide due to intoxication, seven counts of aggravated assault, DUI, and possessing a handgun while under the influence. He is currently in the Davidson County Jail with bond set at $580,000.
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