BEREA, Ky. (WKYT) - The family of a 16-year-old Madison County boy killed in a July crash on Interstate 75 has filed a lawsuit against the truck driver and trucking company involved in the collision.

Tristan Brown died July 20 when police say a semi truck crashed into the truck he and his family were in. His father and sister were injured in the crash.

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The family is suing semi truck driver David Turner and the trucking company. According to court records, Turner of Harlan, has faced driving and alcohol-related charges in the past, including citations for having an open container in a motor vehicle, reckless driving and speeding.

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Tristan’s mother, Lindsey Brown, said her son had strug

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