Roane County, TN — July 9, 2023, a person was killed in a semi-truck collision on eastbound Interstate 40 in Roane County, TN.

Authorities say that on July 9, a crash occurred when a semi-truck traveling east on Interstate 40, for unknown reasons, attempted to re-enter the highway after exiting. According to reports, the semi drove back onto the highway into the path of an oncoming vehicle. Sources say the vehicle then struck the semi-truck.

Investigators have not determined what caused the crash but confirmed that the semi-driver, whose name has not been released, sustained fatal injuries in the collision. No other injuries were reported.

No further information is available.

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