14-year-old killed in crash with log truck, Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms
“Please pray for our community,” Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready wrote.
What This Story Is About
- A 14-year-old died after a serious crash Thursday in Henderson County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
What Happens Next
- Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to the wreck and is leading the investigation.
For Context
- The wreck was reported at about 3 p.m. on Highway 22A near Poorhouse Road.
Catch Up
LEXINGTON, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed a 14-year-old died Thursday afternoon in a crash.
The wreck was reported shortly after 3 p.m. on Highway 22A near Poorhouse Road. The identity of the teen has yet to be released.
THP confirmed the wreck was between a 2022 GMC Terrain and a commercial truck carrying logs.
A photo of the crash shared by local Katina Ann Mardis showed the log truck on its side. One of the axles was completely detached from the body of the truck, and logs could be seen tumbling off the bed onto the side of the road.
A preliminary crash report shows the 14-year-old was the only person in the SUV at the time of the crash. It also notes that it is unknown if they were wearing a seatbelt.
The truck driver, a 39-year-old Tennessee man, was injured in the crash, but further details on his status have not been released as of about 9 a.m. He was the only person in the truck.
THP has not released further information on the events leading up to the wreck.
“Please pray for our community,” Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready wrote in a post Thursday evening on the county’s Facebook page.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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