Three people killed in pickup collision in Monroe County

SWEETWATER, Tennessee (WDEF) – Three people died in a crash in Monroe County on Wednesday night.

State troopers say the driver of a Ford F-150 crossed the center line on new Highway 68 and hit the driver’s side of another pickup.

The Ford then hit several trees and rocks and then flipped.

Three adults, including the driver’s son, were thrown from the F-150 and killed.

Troopers say none were wearing seatbelts.

Two people in the other pickup were also injured, but they were both wearing seatbelts.