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One dead in Robertson County crash on Highway 49

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ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — A man is dead following a crash in Robertson County on Highway 49 Tuesday morning.

The crash was reported just after 8 a.m. Tuesday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, a semi-truck was on Highway 49 near Sandy Springs Road, headed south. A Ford Fusion was also on Highway 49, headed north.

The Fusion - driven by 49-year-old Donald Griffin Jr. - crossed over the center line, colliding with the semi-truck.

While the driver of the semi-truck was not injured, Griffin died in the crash.