Friday, June 22, 2012

Traffic Fatality Investigation

On Friday, June 22, 2012 at 7:57 A.M. officers of the Warner Robins Police Department responded to the intersection of Russell Parkway and Booth Road in reference to a traffic accident with injuries.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 1997 Ford Taurus, operated by Michael Sutton (44 years of age, Perry), was traveling westbound on Russell Parkway when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. 

Sutton was transported to the Houston Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased by medical staff.

The cause of the collision is still under investigation. 

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Traffic Division at 478-293-1038.  Information can also be submitted through TipSubmit by texting the tip to CRIMES (274637) and include keyword WRPD in the body of the text. More information about TipSubmit can be found at WRPolice.org.