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the west ditch and coming to a final stop.

Guzman was pronounced dead at the scene while Phillips remained unharmed.

The driver of the vehicle which Guzman was attempting to pass told troopers that he saw the semi-truck in the southbound lane when he noticed a vehicle entering that same lane near the rear of his vehicle. The driver stated he then heard the loud crash of the collision.

The accident was also recorded on the semi’s dash camera, and investigated by the Georgia State Patrol, who determined that the collision was a result of Guzman’s distracted driving. A blood test was requested to determine if Guzman was impaired, but is currently awaiting results.