Tamassee Man dies in late night wreck

Oconee County Coroner Karl Addis says a 45 year-old Tamassee man died Tuesday night from blunt forces injuries sustained in a wreck. James Austin Smith  died of blunt force injuries sustained in a two vehicle collision. The two vehicle collision happened around 11:30 PM Tuesday on North Highway 11, near the intersection of Flat Shoals Road and Cheohee Valley Road.  Addis says Smith was driving a truck that crossed the center line, striking a southbound tractor trailer. The operator of the tractor trailer was not hurt. Addis has ruled the manner of death is accidental, and no autopsy will be ordered.