A Bristol, Tenn., man was killed early Tuesday morning when his pickup truck exited a Bluff City road and struck two trees.
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office reports Marvin E. Shaffer, 44, of 734 Oakwood St., was pronounced dead at the crash scene on Morrell Creek Lane.
A passenger in the Chevrolet S10, David R. Booher, 33, of 124 Flint St., Bristol, Tenn., was airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center.
Police say Shaffer was driving east on Morrell Creek at approximately 2 a.m. He reportedly lost control of the vehicle, slid off the road and down an embankment, striking two trees.
The passenger allegedly stated he and Shaffer “had a few beers” prior to the crash. An investigation of the incident is continuing.