The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision that occurred in the 3600 block of Napier Avenue. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 7:30 p.m. on Monday night, October 17, 2022.
It was reported that a pickup truck was turning left from Napier Avenue, into the parking lot of the Family Dollar. The motorcycle was headed south on Napier Avenue. As the truck was making the left turn, the motorcycle collided with the rear of the truck.
The motorcyclist, 13-year-old Markez Taylor was transported to the hospital by ambulance and was listed to be in critical condition. Taylor was transported to the Scottish Rite hospital in Atlanta.
According to Coroner Leon Jones, Taylor was pronounced deceased on Tuesday at the Scottish Rite Hospital. Coroner Jones stated that the next of kin has been notified.
The driver of the truck was not injured.
This fatal collision is under investigation. Anyone with information in reference to this collision is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 and ask to speak with the on call Fatality Investigator. (Photo courtesy Cpl. George Witherspoon of the BCSO H.E.A.T. Unit)
Original Media Release
October 17, 2022
Traffic Collision with Serious Injury on Napier Avenue
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a traffic collision with serious injury that occurred in the 3600 block of Napier Avenue. The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at around 7:30 p.m.
It was reported that a pickup truck was turning left from Napier Avenue, into the parking lot of the Family Dollar. The motorcycle was headed south on Napier Avenue. As the truck was making the left turn, the motorcycle collided with the rear of the truck.
The motorcyclist was reported to be a 13-year-old male. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance and is listed to be in critical condition. The name of the motorcyclist will not be released at this time.
The driver of the truck was not injured.
This collision is still under investigation. Anyone with information in reference to this collision is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME. (Photo courtesy Cpl. George Witherspoon of the BCSO H.E.A.T. Unit)