The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident that took place on Embassy Ct. The incident occurred at around 4:35p.m.
According to witness statements, an 84-year-old Jean Bennett had just pulled into her driveway. As she was exiting her vehicle, she fell as her vehicle rolled backwards and then over her.
Bennett was transported to the Coliseum Northside Hospital where she later passed from the injuries that she received from the accident. Witnesses stated that the vehicle was still running, and in gear when the incident took place.
The next of kin has been notified. No one else was inside of the vehicle and no one else was injured when the incident occurred.
Anyone with information in reference to this incident is asked to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 and ask to speak with a Fatality Investigator.