The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on Riggins Mill Road near Hubert Smart Airport. The accident was called into the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at 12:39 a.m., Sunday.

It was reported that a Chevrolet Silverado collided with a motorcycle.  The motorcyclist later identified as 48-year-old Michael Burnett, of Macon was pronounced deceased on the scene by Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley . The driver of the vehicle was not injured. The next of kin has been notified.

This accident is under investigation. Additional information will be released as soon as it becomes available.

Anyone with information in reference to this fatal accident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 and ask to speak with a Fatality Investigator.