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Woman killed after motorcycle crashes into guardrail

The Bibb County Sheriff's Office says that the motorcycle's tire popped, leading to the crash.

MACON, Ga. — A woman has died after a motorcycle crashed into a guardrail over the weekend.

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash happened around 2:23 p.m. on Saturday.

The sheriff's office said that 41-year-old Jason Townsend, of Alabama, lost control of his motorcycle when the rear tire blew out.

The motorcycle crossed several lanes of traffic before crashing into a guardrail.

Both Townsend and a passenger, 37-year-old Stephanie Burnside, also of Alabama, were taken to Atrium Health Navicent.

Burnside died of her injuries, according to the Coroner's Office. 

Townsend is listed in stable condition.

The Bibb Sheriff's Office says the crash is still under investigation. 

Anyone with information on the crash can call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office a or Macon Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.

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