Rockdale County firefighter dies after fire truck overturns in crash
Firefighter dies after ejection from truck
A Rockdale County firefighter died Friday evening after being ejected when a fire truck overturned near Sigman Road during a response to a structure fire, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
CONYERS, Ga. - A Rockdale County firefighter died Friday after a fire truck overturned in a rollover crash at Sigman Road and Eastview Road.
Rockdale County officials confirmed the tragedy and are asking the community to keep the emergency responders and the victim's family in their prayers.
Rockdale County crash
What we know:
According to the Georgia State Patrol, a Rockdale County Fire Rescue truck rollover accident at the intersection of Sigman Road and Eastview Road around 5 p.m. Friday while responding to a structure fire call in the area.
Investigators say the truck was turning left and overturned onto the passenger side, ejecting a firefighter riding in the back.
That firefighter died at the scene.
A fire truck overturned near the corner of Sigman Road and Eastview Road in Conyers on June 12, 2026. (SKYFOX 5)
Fire department investigation
What we don't know:
Officials have not released information regarding whether other vehicles were involved or if anyone else was injured.
The name of the firefighter has not been released.
What they're saying:
"Today, we grieve the loss of one of our own. Our hearts are with the firefighter’s family and with every member of our Fire Rescue family who is hurting from this tragedy. We are grateful for the outpouring of support from our community as we navigate this unimaginable loss together," said Fire Chief James Robinson.
A fire truck overturned near the corner of Sigman Road and Eastview Road in Conyers on June 12, 2026. (SKYFOX 5)
Neighbors who live near the crash site expressed deep sadness over the loss. "The ambulance was parked up there, and they were just waiting to escort, you know, all the police and motorcycles and things and wait on, you know, the escort the body up to the hospital," said neighbor Rodney Thomas. He added that he frequently visits the station, saying, "I go up there and get my blood pressure checked and stuff like that. They're a nice group of guys, you know, and they always helped me out. So you know, you know, it's terrible." Thomas concluded, "I hate it for, you know, the Rockdale family firefighters."
What's next:
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the crash.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Mike White, the deputy director of public relations for Rockdale County, who confirmed the details of the fatal accident in an official statement.