PEACH COUNTY, Ga. — A Barnesville man is dead after a car crash just north of Byron, according to Peach County Coroner Kerry Rooks.
29-year-old Frederick Walker, of Barnesville, was driving on Highway 49 when he crossed the center line and hit a vehicle head-on. It happened around 8 a.m. on Monday.
He was taken to Atrium Health Navicent in Macon. He was pronounced dead just after 9 a.m.
Trale Nolley, who was close to Walker, told 13WMAZ that he was a gentle giant with a sweet demeanor.
"He was and is loved by many and he will be greatly missed. Please continue to keep the family in prayers." said Nolley
