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Driver Cited Following Friday Morning Crash

A Kentucky truck driver faces a due care citation following a Friday morning crash in Putnam County.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol said 26-year-old Daniel Arteaga did not suffer any injuries when his box truck left Highway 136 North and struck a tree.

A crash report said the vehicle came to a final rest on its side, blocking all lanes of travel. Authorities briefly shut down the roadway as crews worked to clean up the accident.

Officials said Arteaga was not wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred.

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