The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred just before 4:00 p.m. on I-75 northbound near the on-ramp from Rocky Creek Road

It was reported that a GMC Sierra pickup was traveling north on I-75 near the on-ramp, from Rocky Creek Road when it collided with the center barrier, and then went off the interstate on the right shoulder. The driver, 41-year-old Jerome Jarrell from Macon, was pronounced deceased on the scene by Coroner Leon Jones. No one else was injured during the incident. The next of kin has been notified at this time by Coroner Leon Jones. 

The traffic collision is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.

Original Media Release

December 24, 2022

Fatal Traffic Collision on I-75 North Near the On-ramp from Rocky Creek Road

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred just before 4:00 p.m. on I-75 northbound near the on-ramp from Rocky Creek Road.

It was reported a pickup was traveling north on I-75 near the on-ramp, from Rocky Creek Road when it collided with the center barrier, and then went off the interstate on the right shoulder. The driver of the pickup, a male from Macon, was pronounced deceased on the scene by Coroner Leon Jones. No one else was injured during the incident. The next of kin has not been notified at this time. 

The traffic collision is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.