Two men, Andy O. Hernandez, 22, and Jonathan J. Palafox-Pacheco, 20, from Springfield, Tennessee, lost their lives in a tragic three-vehicle collision on Whites Creek Pike near Sycamore Creek Road on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The accident occurred around 7:50 a.m. when a 2023 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by 70-year-old Robin Bernard of Portland, Tennessee, failed to negotiate a curve and crossed into the northbound lane, colliding with a GMC Sierra pickup truck. A dump truck then struck the Malibu.¹ ²
*Key Details:*
– *Victims:* Andy O. Hernandez and Jonathan J. Palafox-Pacheco, both 20 and 22 years old, from Springfield, Tennessee
– *Cause of the Crash:* Failure to negotiate a curve by the 70-year-old driver of the Chevrolet Malibu
– *Injuries:* Two fatalities, with two others sustaining non-life-threatening injuries and one person with life-threatening injuries
– *Investigation:* No evidence of impairment among individuals involved; investigation is ongoing by the District Attorney’s Office³
*Community Response:*
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the families of the victims with funeral expenses, and the community has come together to offer condolences and assistance.
