MACON, Bibb County, Ga., Nov. 11, 2026 — A 68-year-old woman died and a 66-year-old man was hospitalized after a car struck them on Monday evening, November 9, near Laney Avenue in East Macon, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
A 54-year-old woman was driving a Lincoln Navigator in the area of Laney Avenue around 6:15 p.m. when she moved into a turning lane and struck the two pedestrians. After hitting them, the driver reportedly tried to swerve out of the turning lane and collided with a Volkswagen Jetta.
The 68-year-old woman, identified by the Bibb County coroner as Deborah Perry, later died from her injuries. The 66-year-old man was taken to a hospital; his condition has not been released.
The sheriff's office has not said whether the driver faces any charges. The crash remains under investigation, and anyone with information has been asked to contact the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
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How can drivers lower the chance of striking someone on foot?
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