Driver killed after slamming into tree off Peachtree Parkway

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. - Peachtree City police are investigating a fatal crash that happened on Thursday morning.

What we know:

According to police, a car was traveling at a high rate of speed when it left Peachtree Parkway near Robinson Road and slammed into a tree.

Police told FOX 5 Atlanta that the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was killed. No one else was in the car.

Peachtree City police asked drivers to avoid the area until the scene could be cleared. 

What we don't know:

Police have not released the driver's identity at this time.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.