The accident that happened on Tuesday, June 3 at Murphy USA’s Nashville location has temporarily closed the gas pumps for major repairs. The store part of the business will remain open during the repairs.
The accident involved driver Joe Bill Scoggins, 85, of Nashville, who apparently lost control of his 1996 Dodge Dakota while attempting to get gas. A witness reported that Scoggins’ truck had started to roll back once he had exited at the pump and was dragging him backwards as he held on to the steering wheel. Scoggins was able to get the vehicle stopped and put it in drive but was then unable to get it stopped again before it hit the gas pump and ignited the fire, according to a report by the Nashville Police Department.
Damage to the building is estimated at $100,000. Scoggins’ truck burned in the incident was declared a total loss. No citations were issued.
