Saturday, June 2, 2012

Serious Injury Vehicle Collision

On Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 1:43 P.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to Moody Road in reference to a vehicle collision.

Preliminary investigation revealed Joe Elam (42 years of age, Warner Robins), operating a 2012 Honda Rancher 4-wheeler, was driving northbound on the sidewalk that runs parallel to Moody Road. One of the front tires of the 4-wheeler collided with a guard rail post causing the vehicle to flip numerous times. Elam was ejected from the vehicle.

Jimmy Lester (31 years of age, Warner Robins), operating a dirt bike, was traveling behind Elam at the time of the collision. He was not injured.

Elam was transported to the Medical Center of Central Georgia where he is considered in serious condition.  

This collision is still under investigation.

The Warner Robins Police Department Traffic Division is conducting the investigation.  Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Traffic Division at 478-929-1170.