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16-year-old Harrison Morris killed in off-road crash in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a fatal off-road crash that occurred Saturday evening near the intersection of Vinson Road and Liberty Church Road in Macon, Georgia.
According to authorities, the incident was reported to the Macon-Bibb E-911 Center at approximately 7:51 p.m.
Preliminary findings indicate that a Dodge Ram 1500 was being operated off the roadway when the driver lost control while maneuvering.
The vehicle subsequently overturned.
During the crash, a passenger who was riding in the bed of the truck was ejected from the vehicle.
Deputies identified the victim as 16-year-old Harrison Doyle Morris.
He was found unresponsive at the scene, and despite emergency response efforts, was pronounced deceased by Bibb County Coroner Leon Jones.
His next of kin have been notified.
Officials reported that the 16-year-old driver, along with a front-seat passenger and a 15-year-old rear-seat passenger, sustained injuries in the crash.
All three were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.
Authorities have indicated that their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have information related to the incident to contact the agency at 478-751-7500 and request to speak with a fatality investigator.
MORGAN COUNTY, Ohio — Gloriana Blair of Glouster, Ohio, has died following a tragic accident involving a moving truck on Pounds Road in Morgan County on Monday, November 2, 2026, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident occurred in the 5500 block of Pounds Road when a pickup truck reportedly began rolling backward after stalling while traveling up a steep incline. Blair, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was struck during the incident and later died from her injuries at a hospital.
According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, the accident involved a 2007 Ford truck driven by Richard Blair, also of Glouster.
The truck was traveling eastbound along Pounds Road when it stalled while attempting to climb a steep incline. After the vehicle stopped, Richard Blair exited the truck to inspect the problem.
Gloriana Blair, who had been riding as a passenger, also began to get out of the vehicle. At that moment, the truck unexpectedly started rolling backward down the roadway.
As the truck moved backward, the passenger-side door struck Gloriana Blair, knocking her to the ground. She was then struck by the moving vehicle, resulting in critical injuries.
The sudden movement of the truck turned what began as an apparent mechanical problem into a devastating accident. Emergency responders were called to the scene to provide assistance.
Members of the M&M Emergency Squad responded to the incident and transported Blair to O’Bleness Hospital in Athens County for medical treatment.
Despite emergency medical efforts, she later died from the injuries she sustained in the accident.
The Athens County Coroner’s Office also responded as part of the official investigation into the fatal incident.
Investigators believe a possible mechanical defect may have contributed to the truck’s unexpected movement. However, the exact cause of the accident has not been established, and the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office has emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the vehicle’s mechanical failure and the events that led to the fatal injuries.
The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, M&M Emergency Squad, and Athens County Coroner’s Office responded to the incident.
Following the tragedy, the sheriff’s office extended its condolences to Gloriana Blair’s family and loved ones as they cope with the devastating loss.
The death of Gloriana Blair has left her family, friends, and community mourning after a sudden accident on Pounds Road. What began as a vehicle problem during an ordinary journey quickly became an unimaginable tragedy.
As the investigation continues, thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew and loved Gloriana Blair. May her family find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
May Gloriana Blair rest in eternal peace.