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Two killed in crash involving car, tanker truck in Clarksville

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A portion of 101st Airborne Division Parkway has reopened in Clarksville following a deadly, overnight crash.

Clarksville Police officials say 28-year-old Rahim Perry and 21-year-old Breshaun Fortson were killed in the crash.

Around 2:20 a.m. Friday Perry was driving his Chrysler 200 convertible, with Fortson in the passenger seat, south on Preachers Mill Road.

Police say the convertible went through a red light at the intersection hitting a commercial tanker truck traveling westbound on 101st Airborne Division Parkway.

The intersection was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Anyone with information should contact 931-648-0656, ext. 5333, Tipsline 931-645-8477, or go online and submit a tip anonymously.