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Royse City, Texas

An up-and-coming country singer was struck and killed as he walked along an interstate service road, and the driver is being held on an intoxicated manslaughter charge, officials said Sunday.

Buck Jones, who released an album called "Lucky Star" in 2005, was struck from behind early Saturday off Interstate 30, authorities said.

Jones, 33, of Nashville, Tenn., had blown a tire and was looking for a mile marker so road assistance crews could find him, promoter and co-producer Billy Block said in a statement.

The driver was being held Sunday night in Greenville on a charge of intoxicated manslaughter with a vehicle.

Jones and his guitarist were on their way to perform at a party, Block said.

"Buck will be warmly remembered for his easy smile and positive attitude," Block said. "His memory and his music will live on."

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