MONTEZUMA, Ga. — Montezuma Police say a man died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night.
According to a Facebook post by the Montezuma Police Department, it happened at the intersection of Walnut Street (SR 26) and Richardson Street around 8 p.m.
Georgia State Patrol says a Nissan Murano was traveling on GA 26 near the intersection of Richardson Street.
Mr. Willie "Bo Dilly" Powell Jr. of Montezuma was in the West lane of GA 26 wearing dark clothing.
The driver did not see Powell until it was too late to avoid striking him.
When officers found Powell, he was pronounced dead at the scene by Macon County Deputy Coroner Kenny Welch.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, Powell is suspected to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
In a Facebook post, Chief Eric Finch wrote that Powell was a friend of the department.
"He will truly be missed," he wrote.
Walnut Street was temporarily closed for the investigation.
The accident is still under investigation by the Georgia State Patrol and the Montezuma Police Department.
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