The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle traffic accident that took place at 2:45 a.m., Sunday. The accident occurred in the 3600 block of Hartley Bridge Road.

It was reported that the driver of a 2002 Dodge Caravan lost control of the vehicle, left the roadway, and was ejected from the vehicle.

The driver later identified as 44-year-old Carlos Ayala was pronounced deceased at the hospital. According to Coroner Leon Jones, the next of kin has been notified.

This accident is still under investigation.

Anyone with any information in reference to this accident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.