Stephen Hasner | | May 27, 2024
During the extended Memorial Day weekend, a series of tragic incidents unfolded on the roads of Georgia, resulting in at least 11 fatalities. Georgia State Patrol and local law enforcement agencies reported multiple fatal accidents across various locations, highlighting the persistent dangers of traffic accidents.
In a relatively small community of Blue Ridge in Gilmer County, Georgia, Saturday evening turned tragic when a motorcyclist lost their life in a collision, and a passenger was critically injured. The incident occurred at approximately 4:56 p.m. on May 25, along GA 5 at the intersection with Mountain View Drive. The Georgia State Patrol’s preliminary report indicates that a Nissan Frontier, while traveling on Mountain View Drive, failed to yield to an oncoming Honda VT1100 motorcycle traveling on GA 5. Consequently, the motorcycle struck the side of the Nissan, causing both the rider and passenger to be ejected from the vehicle.
The victims were airlifted to Kennestone Hospital, where the motorcyclist was later pronounced deceased. The passenger remains in critical condition. The names of the individuals involved have been withheld pending notification of their next of kin. The Georgia State Patrol’s specialized collision reconstruction team is further investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Source: Now Habersham