UPDATE: Trucker killed, north bound I-75 lanes reopen

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Updated: 11:35 AM Jun 1, 2008 UPDATE: Trucker killed, north bound I-75 lanes reopen The Tennessee Department of Transportation has closed all north bound lanes of Interstate 75 near exit 160 due to a wreck. Posted: 10:34 AM May 31, 2008 Reporter: Nick Bona	The driver of an 18-wheeler was killed in the early morning hours of May 31st, 2008 when he lost control and crashed on I-75 in Whitley County.

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WHITLEY COUNTY (WVLT) -- Interstate 75 at the Kentucky line re-opened Saturday afternoon after a deadly and fiery wreck closed its north bound lanes.

It happened about 4:00 AM in Whitley County. According to Kentucky State police, a tractor trailer lost control, ran off the interstate and hit a culvert on the side of the road. It then ran up an embankment, flipped over and caught on fire.

The driver, Shannon Lee Fisk, 40 of Covington, Kentucky was pronounced dead on the scene. An investigation was still underway on Saturday evening.

While the accident was cleaned up, northbound traffic was routed off I-75 at mile marker 160 in Jellico. Traffic re-opened shortly after noon.

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Posted by: Rhonda Location: Kentucky on Jun 5, 2008 at 05:55 AM

First I would like to thank everyone on behalf of the family and friends for your prayers. This has been a shock to all of us.Neither his family or friends can even begin to have an answer as to why this has happened.He has always been a safe driver.As we read the stories and comments of the accident we grow to have even more questions.We are sorry if this caused any delays in your travel plans due to the interstate closure,but I am hoping that you can put a detour route behind you and think of the people who just lost a great person in such a horrific manner.(As you can see from pictures)He loved his life,family,and friends.I ask that you keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers as they grieve the loss of their son,brother,uncle,and friend.A truly unique person he is.Once again I thank you on behalf of his family and friends.

Posted by: johnny rotten Location: the ky on Jun 5, 2008 at 12:56 AM

a man lost his life and traffic is the biggest problem? i think u selfish people need to think about what u r saying and if you say the same thing again, i wish u would be in traffic forever because a man named shannon lee fisk is no longer alive but i feel sorry for u and your 2hr traffic delay, wat a bunch of stupid idiots. i would also like to send my regards to the fisk family in there time of sorrow

Posted by: Victoria Location: TN on Jun 3, 2008 at 08:49 AM

My prayers go out to the family and friends of the deceased. I pray that all those that were delayed in traffic said a prayer for the victim and the family and reflected on how thankful they are to be alive.

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