WLTZ 38 | Columbus Georgia Regional News & CommunityOne killed, one injured in Ft. Benning motorcycle accident

One killed, one injured in Ft. Benning motorcycle accident

Posted: Updated:
Fred Roberts (Source: family members) Fred Roberts (Source: family members)

One person is dead and another injured after a motorcycle collided with a vehicle near the intersection of First Division Road and First Cavalry Division Road, near Red Cloud Range on Thursday.

According to Fort Benning Public Affairs, 56-year-old Fred Roberts, a trainer developer employed by the Directorate of Training and Doctrine, was taken to Columbus Regional Medical Center where he died of injuries suffered in the accident.

20-year-old Private Fist Class Amanda Willey, a lab technician, was injured in the early morning traffic accident and transported to Martin Army Community Hospital for evaluation. She was later released.

According to the public affairs office, Roberts was driving his motorcycle westbound on First Division Road when he struck Willey's sedan as she was attempting to cross the intersection.

The accident is under investigation.

Powered by WorldNow
Powered by WorldNow All content © Copyright 2000 - 2012 WorldNow and WLTZ. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.