Pedestrian killed in early morning collision on Eisenhower Parkway

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly traffic collision involving a pedestrian this morning in Macon.

UPDATE (10:40 a.m.) The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as 27-year-old Jawarren Johnson of Macon. Next of kin has been notified, according to Coroner Leon Jones.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly traffic collision involving a pedestrian this morning in Macon. According to officials, the incident occurred just before 6:00 a.m. in the 1600 block of Eisenhower Parkway. Deputies responded after a call was made to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center reporting the crash.

When deputies arrived, they found a 27-year-old man unresponsive at the scene. Preliminary reports indicate the man was running across the roadway when he was struck by an eastbound Chevy truck.

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where medical staff confirmed he had died. His identity has not yet been released, pending notification of his next of kin.

The investigation into the fatal collision is ongoing. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 and request to speak with a Fatality Investigator.