The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a North Tazewell Volunteer Fire Department truck which leaves a firefighter dead.

The crash happened yesterday on State Highway 63 Cedar Fork Road, near Cedar Grove Road in Claiborne County as crews were responding to an incident.

Preliminary investigation shows 27-year-old Captain Roy Sewell Jr., ran off the right side of the roadway, down an embankment, causing the vehicle to roll over and land on its top.

No other injuries were reported.