Man Injured In Crash Involving Dump Truck

The Tennessee Highway Patrol continues to investigate an accident involving a dump truck this week in Cocke County. According to the THP, 36-year-old John Eakin was driving a pickup truck on Hwy 25/70 in Del Rio when he crossed into oncoming traffic and crashed head on into a dump truck. Eakin’s pickup came to rest down an embankment trapping him inside. He was flown to an area hospital for his injuries. The 54 year old dump truck driver was not injured. The crash wound up blocking both lanes of Hwy 25/70.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol says that charges could be filed against Eakin pending the outcome of their investigation.