A 28-year-old woman died Saturday after an early morning head-on crash in Macon when her car crossed into oncoming traffic.
🚗 What Happened: JaNiecea Iman Smith was driving a Toyota Corolla northbound on Log Cabin Drive around 4:07 a.m. when she crossed into the southbound lane and collided with a Buick Enclave.
- Smith’s vehicle caught fire after impact, requiring emergency responders to pull her from the burning car
- Both drivers were rushed to a local hospital, where Smith later died from her injuries
🔍 Between the Lines: The crash occurred north of Meadowbrook Drive during pre-dawn hours when visibility is typically reduced and driver fatigue can be a factor.
- The driver of the Buick Enclave survived and is now in stable condition
- Deputies arrived to find Smith’s car already engulfed in flames
🔎 The Investigation: The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the circumstances of the collision and seeking additional information from potential witnesses.
The Sources: Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Coroner Lonnie Miley.
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