UPDATE: The driver of the truck struck by the Norfolk Southern train yesterday, near the intersection of Apison Pike and University Drive, has been identified as 64-year-old JorgeLuis Cruz-Vega from Martinez, Georgia. The company that employs Cruz-Vega is Starrette Houston Trucking LLC out of Augusta, Georgia.

The Collegedale Police Department is investigating the crash while other state and federal agencies are addressing other factors involving this major incident.

This remains an active investigation. Any further comments regarding pending charges against Cruz-Vega will be addressed once the investigation has been closed.

At approximately 12:30 pm ET, a train hit a bridge beam being delivered to the SR 317 (Apison Pike) reconstruction project, resulting in a derailment near the intersection of Apison Pike and University Drive.

Both roads are closed at this time and will remain closed until a crash investigation has been completed and the incident has been cleared. TDOT, Norfolk Southern, and emergency responders are on the scene. Consider an alternate route through the area, if possible. This will be a lengthy closure.