On Wednesday afternoon, one person suffered injuries after a big rig went off Georgia interstate in Stonecrest.

As per the initial information, the single-vehicle wreck took place along Interstate 20. The preliminary reports showed that a big rig traveled off the interstate, slammed through a sound barrier and came to a stop in the backyard of a home.

The homeowner said he was inside the home when the truck crashed into his backyard. Reports further revealed that neighbors jumped on the truck, found the driver unresponsive and attempted to keep him alert until the ambulance arrived.

The truck driver received non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to be OK. Emergency crews removed the 18-wheeler from the home, officials reported. No other details are immediately available.

The incident remains under investigation.

July 29, 2022

Source: WJCL