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Top Ten Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

By Hawkins Spizman |

A motorcycle accident can result in severe injuries and, in the most serious incidents, death. Protecting yourself when you ride your bike is about more than just wearing the right safety gear; it’s about knowing how and when an accident may occur. In that vein, here are the top ten causes of motorcycle accidents… Read More »

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Motorcycle Cops Injured in Crash

By Hawkins Spizman |

The wicked weather has hit all parts of the United States. From bomb cyclones to major bouts of freezing rain and ice-cold wind, Americans have been struggling to make it through one of the most brutal winters on record. Highways and roadways aren’t fairing particularly well, as three motorcycle cops in Cobb County recently… Read More »

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Hit-And-Run Takes Father Away from Family

By Hawkins Spizman |

An accident in DeKalb County on December 30 left a little boy without his father, and a hit-and-run driver is being sought for questioning. The accident involved a box truck and a motorcycle and happened just after 10:00 p.m. According to reports, a man and his friend were riding down N Decatur Road on… Read More »

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MARTA Officer Injured in Crash

By Hawkins Spizman |

A driver failed to yield at an intersection in the mid-afternoon on Friday, striking an off-duty Marta police officer. The accident occurred at the intersection of Thompson Drive and Fairburn Road at about 3:30 p.m. According to reports from Atlanta Police, the off-duty officer was leading a funeral procession on a motorcycle at the… Read More »

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Motorcycle Accident Leaves Man Critically Injured

By Hawkins Spizman |

A man was involved in a vehicle versus motorcycle accident on Saturday, November 4 which left him critically injured. The accident occurred on Highway 34 at Bruce Jackson Road. The man’s name was not released. According to reports, the man was driving his motorcycle east on Highway 34. The driver of a Chevrolet pickup… Read More »

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Officer Struck While Investigating Accident

By Hawkins Spizman |

A police officer responded to the scene of an accident and was involved in a collision herself. The officer was shaken up but uninjured in the collision. The driver of the vehicle that struck the officer was arrested for driving under the influence. According to reports of the incident, a truck and a motorcycle… Read More »

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Crashes in Atlanta Plague Labor Day

By Hawkins Spizman |

Labor Day began with several crashes in the Atlanta metro area. Crashes resulted in death and severe injury, and had officers scrambling to keep up with accident investigations. The accidents began just before 2 a.m. and continued into the evening. According to reports, the first accident occurred at 1:45 p.m. A motorcyclist was traveling… Read More »

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Bystanders Save Rider Following Motorcycle Accident

By Hawkins Spizman |

Three people have been labeled as heroes in Atlanta following a motorcycle accident earlier in August. The crash occurred on Georgia Highway 101 in Paulding County. The driver of the motorcycle says that he doesn’t remember the accident. He also doesn’t remember the moments leading right up to the crash. What he does know… Read More »

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Dirt Bikes Versus Car Proves Fatal

By Hawkins Spizman |

An accident involving two dirt bikes and a passenger vehicle proved fatal, and Georgia State Patrol troopers are investigating. The accident occurred just before 7:30 p.m. on July 23. No other persons involved in the accident sustained injury. According to reports, Atlanta police were patrolling the area in a concentrated manner. They located the… Read More »

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Road Atlanta Worker Struck by Motorcycle

By Hawkins Spizman |

A worker for Road Atlanta, a racing track near Braselton, was struck by a motorcycle last week. The woman had been with the safety division for nearly 20 years at the time of the accident. She was a popular fixture, even earning the nickname “Turn 7 Girl” from fellow workers and fans. The woman’s… Read More »

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