By Todd Hatton
Murray, KY – Clarksville, Tennessee police say a man accidentally shot himself while in traffic when he attempted to pick up a handgun in his car. Officers say 23-year-old Justin Newberry was driving Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 24 and braked during traffic, causing the weapon to slide out from under the seat. Police say he then reached down to pick it up and it went off, hitting him first in his right thigh and then in the left leg. He was flown to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville and was listed in stable condition. Authorities report finding marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the vehicle; charges are pending.