A tragic accident on May 11th on I-75 in East Ridge, Tennessee led to a deadly multi-vehicle crash.

The incident: The crash involved seven vehicles and was sparked by a truck driven by 65-year-old Joseph Antoinier. He is facing charges including 2 counts of reckless homicide and reckless aggravated assault.

• Witnesses reported that Antoinier was driving erratically and often changing lanes before the collision.
• The crash claimed the lives of Lane Smith from Tennessee and David Huggins from Georgia, and left two children severely injured.

Behind the wheel: Antoinier was driving for a Florida-based Valparaiso Trucking Corp. as a contractor for Amazon. Both companies deny responsibility for his actions, stating Antoinier was independently contracted.

The aftermath: Antoinier posted a $165,000 bond early on May 15th. He will face court on May 20th, according to NewsChannel 9.

Valparaiso Trucking insists their drivers, including Antoinier, don't have serious violations on record. However, the company has been cited for safety issues in the past.