Franklin Co. teen dies in crash

FRANKLIN COUNTY, (WTVQ) – A Franklin County teen is dead and another is charged with murder, according to deputies.

Officials say on Tuesday morning an Expedition was traveling on Bridgeport Benson Road when it ran off the road and hit a tree.

According to the Franklin County Coroner, 18-year-old Alyssa Hutcherson was in the passenger’s seat and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Two other people were in the vehicle at the time of the accident, 19-year-old Austin Moore and a 16-year-old, according to the Franklin County Sheriff.

Deputies say both were taken to Franklin Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators say alcohol and/or drugs may be a factor in the accident. The driver, Austin Moore was been booked into the Franklin County Jail and charged with DUI 1st aggravated, Assault 1st and Murder.