Tourist dies when car hits multiple trees in Great Smoky Mountains National Park Mark Price, The Charlotte Observer
May 3 A man from South America was killed early Sunday when his car slammed into multiple trees inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, according to a release from the National Park Service.
The victim was identified as 25-year-old Gian Montano Spagnolo of Venezuela, officials said.
Investigators say the crash happened around 3 a.m. on a road known as the Spur, near the intersection of Caney Creek Road.
Spagnolo s 2008 Nissan was traveling south on the Spur when he lost control . veered off the roadway and collided into multiple trees, officials said.
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