The Clarksville community is grieving the loss of 87-year-old Martha Knight, who passed away Thursday afternoon, just days after a tragic head-on collision that also claimed the life of her husband, 90-year-old William Knight.

According to the Clarksville Police Department, the crash occurred on Tuesday, August 12, along Memorial Drive. Investigators say the Knight’s vehicle was struck head-on by another vehicle that had crossed into the opposite lane of travel.

William Knight was pronounced dead at the scene. Martha, who was a passenger in the vehicle, and another female passenger were both airlifted to a Nashville hospital for treatment. Sadly, Martha succumbed to her injuries on Thursday. The other passenger’s condition remains unknown, though police reported she was in stable condition on Wednesday.

Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and anyone with information or video footage is urged to contact the Clarksville Police Department at 931-648-0656.

Friends, neighbors, and loved ones remember William and Martha as a devoted couple who shared a lifetime together. Their passing marks a heartbreaking loss for their family and the Clarksville community.