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Pedestrian hit, killed by a car while crossing Moody Road in Warner Robins, police say

A 25-year-old pedestrian, Luis Manzano, was struck by a car and killed on Moody Road in Warner Robins Wednesday.
A 25-year-old pedestrian, Luis Manzano, was struck by a car and killed on Moody Road in Warner Robins Wednesday. Getty Images/iStockphoto

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in Warner Robins Wednesday evening, according to a news release from the local police department.

Deputies said Thursday that Luis Manzano, 25, died around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday. He was crossing Moody Road near Leisure Lake Drive and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the WRPD news release.

WRPD’s traffic division responded to investigate the incident. They determined that the driver was traveling north on Moody Drive before he struck Manzano, the news release said.

No charges have been filed at this time.

WRPD is investigating the incident and urged anyone with information to contact Sgt. Christopher Davis at 478-302-5378 or the Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

Alba Rosa
The Telegraph
Alba Rosa, from Puerto Rico, is a local courts reporter for The Telegraph in Macon, Georgia. She studied journalism at Florida International University in Miami, Florida where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in December 2023. Other than journalism, she likes to make art, write and produce music and delve into the fashion world.
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