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A collision between a pickup and tractor-trailer in Benton, Tenn., claimed the life of a local man late Monday, authorities said.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol and Benton police investigated the accident that killed 48-year-old Samuel R. Cross, Benton Police Chief Rocky King said.
Cross was not wearing his seat belt, authorities said.
The accident, which happened about 11:10 p.m., involved Cross’ 1993 Ford Ranger and a 1995 Peterbilt tractor-trailer. The collision took place near Benton Shooters Supply on U.S. Highway 411 in a construction zone, authorities said.
The driver of the tractor-trailer, Douglas W. Weaver, had no serious injuries, according to highway patrol reports.