Coroner identifies driver killed in wreck on I-520

Alexandra Koch, Augusta Chronicle

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on I-520 west at mile marker 11 on Friday.

Nakita Bunting, 48, of Riverdale, Georgia was the driver of a tractor-trailer that left the roadway, struck a guard rail, and then struck several trees, according to the coroner's office.

Bunting was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy has been scheduled.

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