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A driver was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer on eastbound Interstate 40 on Sunday night.

The two-vehicle collision happened near mile marker 252 in Smith County around 9 p.m.

According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol report, 34-year-old Johnny Burk of Carthage, ran into the back of a semi that was driving in front of him.

The driver of the semi was not injured.

No citations or charges have been filed at this time.

The scene was cleared by 2 a.m. Monday.