A collision between an SUV and a motorcycle in Gwinnett County turned deadly after police said the bike slammed into a nearby pedestrian Thursday evening.
A 2020 Kawasaki ZX636 was heading north on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard about 6:15 p.m. when a 2015 Ford Explorer turned left in front of it from Rogers Bridge Road, according to Duluth police. The motorcycle rider tried to avoid the collision, police said, but was unsuccessful and hit the SUV.
The rider quickly lost control after the crash and became separated from the motorcycle, police said. The bike then hit a pedestrian on the east side of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, killing 42-year-old Thomas Eurell, officials said.
The motorcycle rider was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Police said the driver of the SUV remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.
No charges have been filed.
Duluth police investigators said they continue looking into the collision and are asking for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam video to contact Sgt. W. Alexander at walexander@duluthpd.com or 770-814-6990.
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