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Motorcyclist killed after bike crashes into Chamblee telephone pole

The motorcyclist was ejected when the bike hit the pole and was dead at the scene, according to Chamblee police.
The motorcyclist was ejected when the bike hit the pole and was dead at the scene, according to Chamblee police.
By Chelsea Prince
Oct 9, 2019

A motorcyclist was killed in Chamblee on Tuesday evening when the bike crashed into a telephone pole.

The rider of the Yamaha motorcycle lost control on a curve while traveling east on Chamblee Dunwoody Road near Connemara Drive, according to Chamblee police. The biker was ejected when the motorcycle hit the pole and was dead at the scene about 7 p.m.

The victim’s name is not being released until family is notified.

Chamblee police are investigating the accident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lt. Roy Collar at rcollar@chambleega.gov or call 770-986-5005.

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