A tragic incident unfolded in Bartlett late Tuesday night when a man's life was claimed after his truck collided with a tree. According to the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), the fatal crash took place off Billy Maher Road near Old Brownsville Road, as reported by Action News 5. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found deceased at the scene of the accident.

The SCSO was alerted to the single-vehicle crash shortly after 11 p.m., where deputies discovered the truck that had lost control and struck a tree. The roadway was temporarily closed, reopening early today, causing minor disruptions in the local traffic flow. This detail was explained by a report from FOX13 Memphis.

The SCSO has yet to release additional information regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision or the victim's identity. As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities are likely piecing together the moments that led up to the tragic outcome, as described in WREG's coverage of the incident.