The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single vehicle traffic accident that occurred at 9:28 a.m. Sunday. It was reported that a adult male driver was traveling on Hawkinsville Road, just before the Warner Robins City limit.  

It was reported that the vehicle left the roadway and hit a guardrail. The vehicle then went down an embankment and struck a tree. The adult male driver and his 10-year-old son were ejected from the vehicle. The driver was transported to the Navicent Health hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. The 10-year-old male was pronounced dead on the scene.

Names will be released once next of kin is notified. This accident is under investigation.

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