SALISBURY — A Rockwell man was killed Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle collision at Julian and Old Concord roads, said N.C. Highway Patrol officials.

Brian Ray Payne, 39, died en route to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center after attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful.

Officials said Payne, who was traveling southeast on Julian Road, failed to stop at a red light and collided with an ABC Towing rollback truck that was traveling southwest on Old Concord Road.

The rollback was driven by John Wayne Owens, 47.

The collision occurred at 5:17 a.m.

Officials said Payne was wearing a seat belt and was the only person in his vehicle.