Bibb County Sheriff’s Office deputies answered a call of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Interstate 16 near the Spring street on-ramp, just after 12:00 a.m. Wednesday.

It was reported that a 2005 Nissan Altima, driven by 60-year-old Wanda Pearson, of Macon, was traveling westbound on Interstate 16. Pearson did not see the male pedestrian walking in her lane of travel on the interstate and struck him. Pearson was transported to the Navicent Health Center to receive treatment for injuries she received during the accident. She is listed in stable condition.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead on scene by the Coroner’s Office . The name of the pedestrian will be released once next of kin is notified. The accident is currently being investigated and no charges have been made at this time. Anyone with information about this accident is asked to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.