Murder suspect in custody after man found dead on I-16 in Bulloch County

A murder suspect is in custody after Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office deputies and other law enforcement found a man dead on the side of Interstate 16 on Monday.

According to a release from the sheriff’s office, the Bulloch County 911 dispatch center received calls early Monday evening about a person lying on the side of I-16 near mile marker 113 on the east side of the interstate. Officers from the Georgia State Patrol, Bulloch and Candler County EMS and Bulloch County Fire were all on scene attempting to locate the individual.

“Once the subject was located on the westbound side of I-16, officers, GSP and Bulloch EMS provided medical assistance but were unable to save the subject’s life,” the release said.

The victim suffered multiple injuries to the torso, head, hands/arms and neck area. He will be taken to the GBI crime lab for an autopsy. The victim’s identity will be withheld until all immediate family members have been notified, the statement said.

According to the press release, during the course of the investigation a suspect in the man’s death was identified at the Patriot Inn at Highway 301 South and I-16.

“After a short foot chase, Bulloch County officers and investigators were able to apprehend the suspect and take him into custody,” the release said.

Using the Rapid ID device, the suspect was identified as Robert Brandon Lewis Keller, 31. His last known address is currently unknown.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing and criminal charges are pending. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Investigator William Sims at (912) 764-1767.