Possible Medical Episode Leads to Fatal Crash With Semi in Macon

Possible Medical Episode Leads to Fatal Crash With Semi in Macon

MACON, GA – A 42-year-old man was said to have suffered a medical episode while driving, leading him to crash into a semi-truck and claiming his life Thursday. 

This collision happened around 1:15 p.m. on I-16 East, according to 13WMAZ. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the semi-motorist was able to escape injuries. 

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office closed the eastbound lanes for two hours before reopening them all.

Reader’s Note: While the man’s name was mentioned by Bibb County authorities and the initial source, our news team has adopted a no-name policy with respect to drivers or victims of motor vehicle accidents or personal injury-related incidents. As such, our news team has chosen not to mention the woman’s name in this news article. 

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