68-Year-Old Woman Killed, Man Critically Injured After SUV Strikes Two Pedestrians in Macon

MACON, Ga. — A 68-year-old woman has died and a 66-year-old man remains hospitalized in critical condition after both were struck by an SUV Monday evening, November 9, 2026, on Millerfield Road in Macon.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office identified the woman as Deborah Perry, 68, who was pronounced dead by Deputy Coroner Richard Robinson following the collision.

The crash was reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at approximately 6:14 p.m.

According to investigators, a 54-year-old woman driving a blue 2019 Lincoln Navigator was traveling westbound in a turning lane toward the intersection of Laney Avenue when she struck Perry and the 66-year-old male pedestrian.

After realizing she had struck the pedestrians, the SUV driver swerved out of the turning lane and collided with a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta driven by a man.

Both pedestrians suffered critical injuries and were transported by paramedics for emergency medical treatment.

Perry later died from her injuries. The male pedestrian remains hospitalized in critical condition.

No other injuries were reported in the collision.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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