Man dead after fiery crash in Washington County

Troopers say the driver of a Ford F-450 was traveling north when he failed to maintain his lane, veered onto the west shoulder and struck a tree.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A man is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Washington County, according to the Georgia State Patrol.

The crash happened May 20 on Harts Ford Road. Troopers say the driver of a Ford F-450 was traveling north when he failed to maintain his lane, veered onto the west shoulder and struck a tree.

The vehicle overturned and became fully engulfed in flames. The driver was partially ejected and died as a result of the fire.