Pedestrian killed in hit and run identified

Bibb County sheriff’s deputies are looking for the driver in a hit-and-run accident that killed a pedestrian Sunday.

The victim was identified as John Thomas, 51. He was found alongside Ocmulgee East Boulevard at about 1:35 p.m. Sunday, although the coroner’s office estimated he was struck hours earlier.

Sgt. Linda Howard, sheriff’s office spokeswoman, said the body was found just south of Interstate 16. She said she could not estimate when the accident might have happened, but she said the body was visible from the road.

The sheriff’s office is asking for anyone who may have information about the incident to call 478-751-7500 or call Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

This story was originally published November 11, 2018 at 3:12 PM.