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- calendar_today October 13, 2026
Meridianville Family Faces Ongoing Safety Fears
A Meridianville family is raising alarms about road safety after two separate vehicle crashes ended in their backyard over the course of a year. Living near the intersection of Moores Mill Road and Oscar Patterson Road, the Lomax family says their sense of security at home has been deeply shaken.
Details of the Two Crashes
The Lomax family reported that the first crash took place in February 2026, while the second incident occurred on October 3, 2026. Both crashes involved vehicles coming off the road and into their backyard—a space where their children once played frequently. The most recent incident forced the family to make a difficult decision about their children's outdoor activities.
Family Members Share Their Experience
Following the first incident, the Lomaxes became more cautious about using their backyard. However, after the second crash, Farran Lomax explained, “Since the second incident, we have not let them in the backyard. Just for the simple fact, this is the second time it happened. It's happened within the past year, so we don't know when the next time somebody will come plowing in, and it's only a split-second reaction.”
Farran also noted that one of the crashes came within feet of their home. This close call has heightened their concerns about the risk of serious injury.
Intersection Warning Signs and Official Response
Madison County District 1 Commissioner Tom Brandon addressed the matter, stating that there are already multiple warning signals at the intersection near the Lomaxes' home. “We are aware of her concerns and the accident that occurred. At that intersection, a flashing yellow light warning that a stop sign is ahead is in place. The stop sign itself is a stop sign with flashing red lights around it. Unfortunately, we have no control over drivers that are impaired or are distracted with mobile devices,” Brandon said.
Despite these measures, accidents have persisted, prompting questions about what further steps could improve road safety and prevent future backyard crashes.
Calls for Improved Driver Awareness
Taylor Lomax, another family member, shared the view that the warning signs should be more effective, attributing part of the problem to driver behavior. “It's not hard to miss at all. I think because we're in the country, people just don't really take it seriously. And that's a problem in itself,” Taylor remarked.
Concerns Extend Beyond the Home
The dangers at the intersection are not limited to vehicles. Taylor Lomax pointed out additional risks to pedestrian safety, describing nighttime conditions along Moores Mill Road. “I've driven this road at night and see a lot of people walking Mooresville at night, which is, that's another safety issue in itself because there are no streetlights,” Taylor explained. “It's pitch black out here at night. Someone who tries to swerve to miss, someone could still just run straight into our fence.”
Seeking Solutions and Remaining Vigilant
The Lomax family has contacted their county commissioner multiple times, looking for answers and reassurance. However, they are still seeking more concrete solutions to ensure that a similar crash does not occur again. Out of ongoing concern for their children's safety, the family continues to keep them out of the backyard.
As residents and local officials consider potential ways to improve road safety, the Lomax family's experience highlights the personal impact of vehicle crashes that extend beyond the roadway itself.
Source: whnt.com.
