Disregarding Stop Sign leads to S.R. 162 Accident

Jasper- On Saturday morning, law enforcement responded to a three vehicle accident on State Road 162 and Meridian Road. 

According to a police report, a 2015 Nissan Altima driven by Padilla Garcia of Chattanooga, TN, disregarded the stop sign at Meridian and State Road 162. Witnesses confirmed this to officers. 

During this time, a 2020 International LT625 driven by Joseph Buechler was traveling east on State Road 162. The front of Garcia’s Nissan collided with the driver side of Buechler’s International. 

The collision forced Buechler’s truck to turn left, colliding with the rear of Carol Rohleder’s 2016 Buick Encore, which was in the turn lane facing west. 

Garcia was transported by EMS to the hospital for treatment.

Officers report Garcia did not have a license and was cited for never obtaining a license and disregarding the stop sign.