State troopers say a Cleveland, Tenn., man was killed Wednesday night when he reportedly ran out in front of a motorist on U.S. Highway 411 just south of the Delano community in Polk County.
Charles D. Morris, 44, died of his injuries at the scene, Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Cameron Azbill states in his report. The incident happened shortly after 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Azbill said Shane A. Eddelman, 36, of Tellico Plains, was driving north on Highway 411 when Morris for unknown reasons “ran out in front of” Eddelman’s 2006 Chevrolet. Eddelman was unable to stop before striking Morris, the trooper said.
The speed limit on this stretch of Highway 411 is 55 mph. No citations or other charges will be filed, according to the report.