ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — The Alcoa Police Department is investigating after a fatal single-vehicle crash on Monday.

Emergency personnel responded to the crash on Hall Road at Fulton Street just after 5 p.m. The driver, identified as 36-year-old James Brooks of Maryville, was transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

Crash investigators found that his truck struck a tree in the median before coming to a stop in the northbound lanes.

The incident remains under investigation and anyone who may have information is asked to call 865-981-4111 and request to speak with Lieutenant Daniel Brooks. A police spokesperson noted that Lt. Brooks bears no relation to the victim.

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