By Dudley Evans –

A motorcyclist died early Tuesday morning following a collision with a tractor-trailer on Gallaher Road in Kingston, authorities report.

The crash occurred at about 6:00 a.m. near the entrance to the Weigel’s Market when the big rig was exiting the property and entering the roadway. The motorcycle became trapped underneath the vehicle, and no other vehicles were involved.

Kingston police and firefighters responded to the scene, where the unidentified motorcyclist was pronounced dead. The Roane County Rescue Squad transported the victim to Roane Medical Center following standard fatality protocols.

The Kingston Police Department requested assistance from the Tennessee Highway Patrol to investigate the crash. Gallagher Road experienced traffic restrictions while emergency personnel and investigators processed the scene. Authorities expect to release additional information once the Tennessee Highway Patrol finalizes its official report.