Woman dead after struck by vehicle during sibling dispute on I-75 in Macon

Deputies responded to a call of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on I-75 north, near Riverside Drive, on February 16 after 1:40 a.m.

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A 28-year-old woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate-75 Sunday morning, according to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to a call of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on I-75 north, near Riverside Drive, on February 16 after 1:40 a.m.

According to the news release, 25-year-old Ashley Otto was driving northbound on I-75 and pulled over to the left shoulder of the interstate during a sibling dispute. Otto’s sister, 28-year-old Victoria Otto, exited the vehicle and ran across the interstate when she was struck by a vehicle that did not stop.

Ashely Otto was transported to a hospital and is listed in stable condition.

Victoria Otto was pronounced dead on scene by Deputy Coroner Ronnie Miley. Next of kin has been notified.

Investigators are asking for anyone with information to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.