Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Traffic Collision on Mercer University Drive

UPDATE:

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Mercer University Drive near Summer Hill Drive. The accident was called into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at 6:04 p.m., Monday.

When deputies arrived on the scene, they discovered a collision involving two sedans and a pickup truck. It was reported that the driver of a 2022 Hyundai Accent was traveling west on Mercer University Drive and crossed the center median. A collision then occurred with two vehicles traveling east, a 2022 Honda Civic driven by a seventy-five-year-old female of Macon, and a 2009 Ford F-150 driven by a sixty-year-old male of Macon. All parties involved in the collision were treated by paramedics and transported to Atrium Navicent Health.

The driver of the Hyundai Accent was identified as twenty-five-year-old Yeshaya Chantea Dubose of Macon. According to medical staff, Yeshaya Dubose was pronounced deceased. According to Deputy Coroner Richard Robinson, the next of kin has been notified. The Accent was also occupied by two passengers, one is in critical condition, the other in stable condition. The two other motorists involved are in stable condition.

The circumstances surrounding this collision is under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Anyone with information about this collision is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.

ORIGINAL

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Mercer University Drive near Summer Hill Drive. The incident was reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at 6:04 p.m. on Monday.

Upon arrival at the scene, deputies discovered a collision involving three motor vehicles – a silver sedan, a gray sedan, and a red pickup truck. Emergency medical services were promptly dispatched, and all individuals involved in the collision were treated for injuries before being transported to a medical facility.

Tragically, one female motorist succumbed to her injuries. The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time. Two other motorists and three passengers sustained injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment.

Investigators are actively working at the scene to determine the cause of the collision. As more information becomes available, updates will be provided to the public.

Anyone with information regarding this fatal collision is encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.