A western Kentucky man has died after crashing into the rear of a semi-truck.
Kentucky State Police said troopers responded to the crash Friday morning at approximately 6:50 in the 7500 block of Hwy 641 near Benton in Marshall County.
State police said the investigation showed that a semi-truck, driven by 47-year-old David A. Izquierdo, of Miami, Florida, was traveling north when he slowed to turn into a parking lot. A 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, driven by 32-year-old Cedric Cherry, of Murray, then slammed into the rear of the semi.
Cherry was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to state police.
The collision remains under investigation by Trooper Casey Hamby.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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