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THP identifies woman killed after motorcycle crashes into truck on Clinton Highway

Deputies said the woman lost control and crossed over into the southbound lane before her motorcycle was struck by a pick-up truck.

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE, MAY 23 10 A.M: Tennessee Highway Patrol identified Sarah Thompson, 43, of Knoxville as the woman who died after a motorcycle crash on Clinton Highway Saturday.

According to the crash report from THP, Thompson was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

THP said Thompson crossed over the double yellow lines while riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle and struck Edwin Blush, 54, of Clinton, who was driving an F-150.

Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene.

No charges have been filed.

ORIGINAL STORY: A motorcyclist died Saturday after losing control and hitting a pick-up truck on Clinton Highway in Anderson County, deputies said.

According to the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, a woman was riding on her motorcycle north on Clinton Highway/Highway 25 before she lost control on a curve. Deputies said the woman crossed over into the southbound lane and was struck by a pick-up truck.

First responders pronounced the woman dead at the scene. One person inside the truck was also injured and taken to an area hospital.

Authorities are not releasing the woman's identity at this time. The ACSO said it is assisting the Tennessee Highway Patrol with the investigation. 

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