BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WFXG) - One person is dead after a car crash in Burke County, according to the Coroner's Office.

The crash happened around 10:50 p.m. Wednesday on River Road near Marie Vann Road. 

Preliminary findings suggest that the car was traveling north on River Road when it veered out of control, left the roadway on the north shoulder, and collided with a dirt embankment, according to the Sheriff's Office. The car subsequently overturned multiple times.

The driver was ejected from the car and succumbed to his injuries sustained from blunt force trauma, said officials. He has been identified as Trevor James Michael Prevatt, 27, of Temple.

Officials expressed their condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Prevatt.

If you have information on the crash, contact the Sheriff's Office at 706-554-2133.

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