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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.

In other news:

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

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