Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Accident Investigators charged a Macon man in connection with the death of 72-year-old Lewis Moore, regarding a fatal collision on September 26, 2022, on Emery Highway.
It was determined by Investigators that 24-year-old Anthony Bernard McNear Jr. was at fault in the accident. McNear was arrested on April 10, 2023, during a traffic stop on I-16 without incident. He was taken to the Bibb County Jail and charged with Homicide by Motor Vehicle 1st Degree and Aggressive Driving. McNear is being held without bond currently.
Anyone with information about this fatal traffic collision is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.
Original Release
September 27, 2022
Fatal Traffic Collision on Emery Highway
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Emery Highway at Fort Hill Street. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 9:07p.m.
It was reported that a Pontiac G8 was traveling west, towards Macon, on Emery Highway. A Chevrolet Cruze was traveling east on Emery Highway at the same time. The driver of the Chevrolet Cruze attempted to make a left turn onto Fort Hill Street when the Chevrolet Cruze and Pontiac G8 collided.
Both drivers were transported to the hospital. The driver of the Chevrolet, 72-year-old Lewis Moore, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. According to Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley, the next of kin has been notified.
The driver of the Pontiac G8 is currently listed to be in stable condition.
Anyone with information in reference to this fatal traffic collision is urged the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.