A husband and wife in Tennessee were killed in a single-vehicle car crash on Saturday as they were returning home from their son's funeral.

The incident occurred around 6pm on Cato Road at Ashland City Highway in Nashville, according to Fox broadcast affiliate News Channel 5.

The identities of the victims were not made public as of Saturday evening.

Details about the crash were also limited, but local authorities said that the husband was driving at the time of the incident

The incident occurred around 6pm on Cato Road at Ashland City Highway in Nashville (pictured)

Details about the crash were also limited. Local authorities said, however, that the husband was driving at the time of the incident.

Investigators believe that he lost control of the vehicle and hit a rock wall.

Both individuals were declared dead at the scene.

Police confirmed that that the couple was driving home following their son's burial.

Cato Road was closed from both sides following the accident. Clean up crews were on scene to remove the debris of the wreck.

Police are expected to come out with a more detailed report within the coming hours.