Deputies respond to fatal rollover crash on Peach Orchard Road
According to police, the incident occurred Jan. 31 at 9:30 a.m. when the driver of a Jeep Grand Cherokee lost control of his vehicle, causing it to roll over. He was taken to the Wellstar MCG by EMS where he was pronounced dead at 10:13 a.m., according to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen.
Those traveling in this area are asked to use alternate routes while the investigation is being conducted.
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