A fire truck overturned near the corner of Sigman Road and Eastview Road in Conyers on June 12, 2026. (SKYFOX 5)
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 rolled rollover accident at the intersection of Sigman Road and Eastview Road around 5 p.m. Friday while responding to the 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.
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.