Richmond County officials reported a fatal tractor trailer accident on I-20. The driver lost control of the tractor trailer, which went over a bridge and into the Augusta Canal on Friday. The cause of the accident has yet to be determined.
The tractor trailer driver was trapped in the cab of the truck, which was completely submerged under water. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.
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