The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic accident involving a pedestrian that occurred at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd and Cherry Street at around 6:18p.m. Thursday. It was reported that 26 year old William Taylor of Gray was traveling north in the left lane of Martin Luther King Blvd in a 2011 Ford F-250 Super duty truck. As Taylor approached the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd and Cherry Street, 45 year old Preston Williams of Macon walked into the path of his vehicle from the crosswalk at Cherry Street. Williams was struck by the side mirror of the vehicle.
Williams was transported to a local hospital by ambulance where he is listed in stable condition. Taylor was not injured.
Anyone with information in reference to this accident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.