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Motorcyclist killed in Robertson County crash

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COOPERTOWN, Tenn. (WTVF) — A 63-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Highway 49 in Robertson County.

The incident happened Wednesday in southbound lanes near Coopertown.

Tennessee Highway Patrol officials said David Nicholson's motorcycle was struck from behind by a car when he slowed down in the southbound lane.

The Harley Davidson slid off the side of the roadway and came to rest in a yard. The car, being driven by 66-year-old Ricky Hutson, went off the road and struck a tree.

Nicholson was killed in the crash. Hutson was injured.

Troopers said no charges have been filed in the case.