Deadly Fulton County car crash sparks house fire

FULTON COUNTY (25News Now) - Investigators are working to figure out what led up to a crash Saturday that killed a driver and set a nearby home on fire in rural Canton.

Just before 5 p.m., Nov. 7, emergency crews responded to a car crash on East Fulton County Highway 27 in the area just east of North Maplewood Lane in rural Canton.

When first responders arrived, they determined that the vehicle was traveling eastbound before it left the roadway, hit a tree, and then came to a stop near the house in that area.

During that time the car caught fire, which resulted in the nearby home catching fire as well.

Fulton County Coroner Austin Rhodes said the driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no passengers in the vehicle.

The person’s name is being withheld until family members are notified.

The coroner and Fulton County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.

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