The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal traffic accident involving a pedestrian that occurred at the intersection of Mercer University and Arlington Park around 1:30a.m. Friday morning. It was reported that 25 year old Wilbur Sutton of Macon , was traveling on Mercer University in a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer . As Sutton was approaching the intersection of Mercer University and Arlington Park, a male pedestrian identified as 61yr old Walter Kirtz ,of Macon walked into the path of his vehicle, from the center lane.
The Kirtz was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. Sutton was not injured.
According to Coroner Leon Jones, Kirtz passed away before 9:00a.m. Friday morning. The next of kin has been notified.
Anyone with information in reference to this accident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.