Macon, GA (July 7, 2026) – A 54-year-old woman and her 9-year-old granddaughter died after a two-vehicle collision on Sunday afternoon, July 5, on Interstate 75 North near the Rocky Creek Road exit in Macon. The accident was reported at about 5:09 p.m.
The people who died were identified as Linda King, 54, and Skylar Harden, 9. A preliminary report said a Dodge Charger and a Ram 2500 pickup truck made contact before the Charger left the roadway and overturned.
King and Harden were pronounced dead at the site. A second child in the Charger, identified as King’s 6-year-old grandson, was seriously hurt and taken to the Children’s Hospital of Atlanta.
No injuries were reported for the Ram driver in the initial report. The cause of the collision remains under review.
We extend our deepest condolences to King and Harden’s family, and we hope the injured child receives steady care.
What Raises Injury Risk in Interstate Rollovers?
Interstate rollover crashes can be especially dangerous because vehicles are frequently traveling at higher speeds. When a car leaves the travel lane and overturns, people inside may face force from several directions in a short time.
Children can face added risk in severe rollovers because their bodies are still developing. Seating position, restraint use, vehicle movement, and the angle of the rollover can all affect the level of harm. Even people in the same car may have very different outcomes.
Two-vehicle interstate accidents are usually reviewed through lane position, vehicle damage, road marks, and final resting points. These details can help explain how contact between vehicles led to a rollover and why the injuries were so severe.
