Bibb County, GA – Authorities are asking for the public’s help after a hit-and-run crash involving multiple vehicles was reported late Friday night on Interstate 475 in southern Bibb County.
According to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred in the southbound lanes of I-475 near the Mercer University Drive area on Friday night, January 30, just before 10:30 p.m. The crash happened in an active construction zone where lane shifts were in place.
Investigators say several vehicles were involved when traffic slowed or shifted due to construction-related lane changes. One vehicle — possibly a blue sedan — allegedly sustained significant damage but briefly stopped before leaving the scene without providing information or checking on others involved.
Emergency crews responded to the scene, and traffic was impacted as deputies worked to secure the area and assist motorists. Officials have not yet released information on injuries, but visible damage to multiple vehicles was reported.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division is now actively investigating the incident and urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash — or who may have dashcam footage — to come forward.
Authorities are especially interested in locating a blue sedan with noticeable front-end or side damage that may have been traveling through the area at the time of the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500. Tips can be provided anonymously.
Drivers traveling through I-475 in southern Bibb County are reminded to slow down in construction zones and remain alert for sudden lane changes, especially at night.
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