78-year-old man dies after car crashes into Macon home

A 78-year-old man, Willie H. Smith Jr., died after his white Chevrolet Equinox lost control and crashed into the roof of a home in Macon, Bibb County, Georgia. The crash occurred shortly before 10 a.m. on Waverland Drive, with the vehicle catapulting onto the residence at the 1900 block of Woodland Drive and requiring a crane to remove it from the roof. Paramedics treated Smith at the scene and he was pronounced dead at a local facility; no other injuries were reported. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident and is asking for witnesses or information to assist the fatality investigation. The case adds to ongoing concerns about elderly drivers in the area, with authorities referencing related safety efforts and noting Bibb County’s recent fatal crashes. Smith is survived by his wife and family, who have requested privacy, and officials have not released further comments.