By Gary Lloyd
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident at the intersection of Center Point Road and Sweeney Hollow Road.
The accident occurred just after 8 a.m. Wednesday.
The investigation indicated that a silver Volkswagen was traveling north on Center Point Road and failed to stop for a red light. A tractor trailer truck collided with the Volkswagen as it passed through the intersection. The driver of the Volkswagen was critically injured and died on the scene, said Chief Deputy Randy Christian.
The driver of the truck was not injured.
Alcohol is not suspected of being a factor in the accident. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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