Motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash with tractor-trailer on I-285 in Cobb County, police say
COBB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Police are investigating a crash that happened last week on I-285 in Cobb County, resulting in a motocyclist being seriously injured.
The crash happened on Friday, Oct. 10, on I-285 northbound, one-half mile south of S. Atlanta Road, around 10:03 p.m. According to police, the crash involved a white 2019 Peterbilt tractor-trailer and a white and blue 2023 Suzuki GSXR-1000 motorcycle.
Police said the tractor-trailer and motorcycle were going north on I-285 in the left lane heading toward S. Atlanta Road, when, “for unknown reasons, the Suzuki collided with the left rear of the Peterbilt.” The motocyclist was thrown off the motorcycle and was underneath the Peterbilt’s trailer.
A fire erupted from under the trailer because of the crash, causing its cargo to go up in flames.
According to police, the motorcyclist received life-threatening injuries from the crash and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to reach out to the Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit at (770) 499-3987.
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