Man hits semi-truck head-on, dies while trying to pass vehicle

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash that involved a car and a semi-truck on Thursday evening.

Carlos Hernandez, 23, made an attempt to pass a driver in a passing zone on Manchester Pike near Murfreesboro, according to THP’s preliminary report. Hernandez was unable to complete the pass and hit a semi-truck head-on.

Hernandez died as a result of the crash, according to THP. The report said the truck driver was injured in the crash, but his current condition is unknown.

The crash is still under investigation.