MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia State Patrol troopers are investigating a fiery crash that killed one driver.
GSP said on Monday at 4:25 a.m., troopers received reports of a two-vehicle crash on GA 286 at Fuller Chapel Road in Murray County.
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GSP said a tow truck was towing a Ram 2500 with the driver still occupying the driver’s seat.
The investigation revealed that the driver of the tow truck left the roadway, and the truck became fully engulfed in flames.
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GSP identified the driver of the Ram 2500 as 31-year-old Kenneth Lee Hawkins.
Troopers have not said what started the fire. Hawkins was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to his obituary, Hawkins was a mechanic and owned a garage known as Blue Oval Automotive and Performance.
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The driver of the tow truck was flown by life flight to Erlanger. His condition is unknown.
The Georgia State Patrol Troop A Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is still investigating.
Hawkins’ life will be celebrated on Saturday, April 29 at Dalton Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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