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Father of 6 killed on I-20 after falling off motorcycle

This is a photo of Raymond Tyson, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in Douglas County. His daughter, Destiny Benya, gave The AJC permission to publish this image.

Credit: Destiny Benya

Credit: Destiny Benya

This is a photo of Raymond Tyson, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in Douglas County. His daughter, Destiny Benya, gave The AJC permission to publish this image.
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June 9, 2018

The motorcyclist who was killed in Douglas County early Friday morning after falling onto the interstate was identified as a father of six by one of his daughters.

The Douglas County coroner confirmed Raymond Tyson, 57, was the man who fell off his motorcycle onto I-20 near Chapel Hill Road before being hit by another vehicle, according to Douglasville police.

His daughter told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tyson leaves behind six children  and 14 grandchildren.

This is a photo of Raymond Tyson and his family. His daughter, Destiny Benya, gave The AJC permission to publish this image.

Credit: Destiny Benya

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Credit: Destiny Benya

The Douglasville traffic unit is still investigating the incident, but charges are not expected to be filed against the driver of the vehicle that struck Tyson.

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Drivers and transportation officials hope the new lanes will ease the constant congestion.

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