Friendsville man killed in Route 42 crash

Oct. 29—FRIENDSVILLE — A Friendsville man was killed Friday morning when the vehicle he was driving hit a truck tractor on state Route 42, Maryland State Police said.

Shane Coole, 36, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that happened about 7 a.m. near Klotz Road.

Police said Coole lost control of a Jeep Compass while traveling north and struck the southbound Volvo truck. The truck driver suffered minor injuries, but refused medical treatment.

The accident remains under investigation, police said.