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48-year-old woman who died in traffic accident on Shurling Drive in Macon identified

The woman was transported to Atrium Health, where she was pronounced dead.

MACON, Ga. — A woman died on Saturday in a fatal traffic accident on Shurling Drive at Treadway Drive just after 4 p.m., according to a release from the Bibb County Sheriff's Office. 

Deputies said that a Volvo S60 was traveling west on Shurling Drive when it crossed the center line and hit a Honda Civic in the eastbound lane.

The driver of the Honda Civic was a 30-year-old woman from Forsyth, who was transported to Atrium Health. 

She is listed in stable condition.

The driver of the Volvo S60 was a 48-year-old woman. She was transported to Atrium Health where she was later pronounced dead. 

No one else was injured during the wreck.

The wreck is still under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Bibb Sheriff’s Office at (478)-751-7500.

Update:

The 48- year-old woman who died in the accident has been identified as Misty Rethemeyer, according to coroner Leon Jones.

The family has been notified at this time.

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