Deputy Chase Ends in Crash on Pio Nono Avenue
Three people were taken to a local hospital after a sedan fleeing a traffic stop struck a pickup truck in Macon.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Accidents
Deputies attempted to pull over a white sedan at Pio Nono Avenue and Bethel Street on Tuesday around 11:36 a.m., but the driver did not stop. The sedan led deputies on a brief chase south along Pio Nono Avenue before striking a black pickup truck at Anthony Road.
Why it matters
The crash left a 20-year-old man, a 20-year-old woman and a 65-year-old man needing hospital care, underscoring the risks to drivers and bystanders when traffic stops escalate into pursuits. Residents on Pio Nono Avenue and nearby intersections are reminded how quickly such incidents can unfold on busy roads.
Three people were transported to a local hospital and are in stable condition, with the crash still under investigation by the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. No charges or arrests were reported in the available information.
The players
Bibb County Sheriff's Office
The sheriff's office serves as the local law enforcement agency for Bibb County, Georgia, and is investigating the crash.
The details
The chase lasted only briefly before the sedan collided with the pickup truck at the Anthony Road intersection. Paramedics on scene treated the two 20-year-olds from the sedan and the 65-year-old pickup driver before transporting all three to a local hospital.
Timeline
Tuesday, 11:36 a.m.: Deputies attempt to pull over the white sedan at Pio Nono Avenue and Bethel Street.
Legal Context
Police pursuits that begin with failed traffic stops are a recurring source of crashes on Georgia roads, and state traffic-safety data tracks such incidents as part of broader roadway risk. This Macon crash fits that pattern, though the available reporting does not include local comparison figures.
Drivers in Macon should be aware that traffic stops can escalate quickly, and residents near Pio Nono Avenue may see continued investigation activity at the crash site. Those involved in or witnessing the incident are encouraged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff's Office with information.
The takeaway
Pursuits that start from routine traffic stops can injure bystanders as well as those fleeing, so drivers who see flashing lights should pull over promptly and safely. Staying alert at busy intersections like Pio Nono Avenue and Anthony Road can reduce the risk of being caught in a collision.
Further reading
For more local crash coverage, browse the Accidents section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WGXA.
