MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash near downtown Macon Monday morning.

According to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office, the crash was called into the county's 911 center around 7:54 a.m.

The driver left the roadway, hit a light pole, and rolled into a construction area at the I-16/I-75 split.

Deputies said the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim was identified as 58-year-old Richard Dudley of Warner Robins.

This investigation is still in its early stages. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bibb County Sheriff's Office at 478-751-7500.