Macon pedestrian killed in Thursday night traffic collision

A 77-year-old man was killed in a traffic collision in Macon, Georgia, on the evening of Thursday, October 8, 2026. The incident occurred near the intersection of Lilly Avenue and Mercer University Drive.

According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, a 55-year-old male driving a white Chevrolet Tahoe struck the pedestrian as he attempted to cross the road. Investigators noted the pedestrian was wearing dark clothing at the time of the impact. Although emergency medical services treated the victim at the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at a local hospital.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Fatality Unit. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased pending notification of next of kin.