39-year-old Warner Robins woman killed in traffic collision

A 39-year-old Warner Robins woman is dead after a fatal collision in Bibb County Friday.

The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash, which involved two vehicles. The crash occurred on Hawkinsville Road near its intersection with Rex Elder Boulevard.

The collision was called into the Macon-Bibb 911 Center at about 5:28 p.m.

According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, 39-year-old Leighanne Hise, of Warner Robins, was traveling south on Hawkinsville Road when her vehicle crossed over into the northbound lanes of travel. Hise’s car collided with a panel truck that was traveling north on Hawkinsville Road.

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Hise was pronounced dead at the scene, by Coroner Leon Jones. 

According to Jones, the next of kin has been notified.

The driver of the panel truck was treated by paramedics and released from medical care at the scene.

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 a fatality investigator.

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