BIBB COUNTY, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that killed three people, including a child, Thursday morning.
BCSO officials said the crash happened around 4 a.m. on Interstate 75 when a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling north in the southbound lanes near the Bass Road ramp.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
Officials said the driver of the Tahoe hit a Toyota Camry going southbound head-on. The impact killed the driver and a child, who was in the back seat. Bibb Coroner Leon Jones told WGXA-TV that the child’s father was taken to the hospital and in critical condition.
The driver of the Tahoe was taken to the Navicent Health Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to deputies.
Jones told WGXA that the driver of the Tahoe was driving under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
TRENDING STORIES:
- 3 Atlanta McDonald’s employees deliver healthy baby after mom goes into labor in restaurant bathroom
- ‘Her last free meal:’ Quinton Simon’s mom turned in to FBI by grandma on murder charges, friend says
- We now know when Whataburger’s first metro Atlanta location will open
Authorities have not released the identities of the three victims. The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500.
[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
IN OTHER NEWS:
©2022 Cox Media Group
