WARNER ROBINS, Houston County, Ga., Oct. 24, 2026 — A 73-year-old Perry man died after his motorcycle collided with a car Friday afternoon, October 23, at a Houston County intersection, authorities said. The crash happened near Hwy 96 and Butten Drive in Warner Robins.
Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton said the collision involved a Kia Soul and a motorcycle and occurred at around 4 p.m. at the Hwy 96 and Butten Drive intersection.
The motorcyclist, identified by the Houston County Coroner's Office as James Edward Waller Jr., 73, of Perry, was taken by ambulance to Emory Healthcare in Warner Robins. Coroner James Williams confirmed Waller was pronounced dead shortly after he arrived at the hospital.
Moulton asked drivers passing through the area to use caution and be ready to stop for emergency personnel.
The investigation is ongoing. We are deeply sorry for the loss suffered by the victim's family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can drivers do to spot motorcycles more easily, especially at intersections?
Checking twice before turning or pulling out, especially at intersections, and scanning mirrors and blind spots longer than usual can help, since a motorcycle's narrow profile makes it easy to miss or misjudge in speed and distance.
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