Driver dies in tractor-trailer fire on I-75

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — The driver of a tractor-trailer died after a wreck on Interstate 75 Tuesday morning.

According to Henry County police, the truck was traveling in the right lane southbound on I-75.

For unknown reasons, the truck veered left and overturned. A fuel line ruptured and it caught fire. The driver did not escape the vehicle and died.

The driver has been identified as Clarence Watts, 61, of Jacksonville, Florida.

We’re following this story and will bring you updates on Channel 2 Action News and WSBTV.com.

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