Truck Driver Killed in Scituate, Rhode Island, Rollover Crash

Police say it appears the truck driver lost control while coming down an incline on Route 6 at the intersection of Route 101

The driver of a tractor trailer has been killed after his truck crashed into the woods and rolled over in Scituate, Rhode Island.

The crash happened shortly before 4 a.m. Friday on Route 6 at the intersection with Route 101. Police have not yet identified the driver.

They say it appears the driver lost control while coming down an incline.

Scituate Police say the truck was loaded with tomato sauce and was owned by a company in Fort Worth, Texas.

The driver was found buried under debris from the truck and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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