Motorcyclist dies after colliding with car

A Douglas County man was killed Sunday night when his motorcycle hit a car driven by an Atlanta man, the Georgia State Patrol said.

About 8:42 p.m., Roberto Santos, 23, of Lithia Springs, was heading north on Ga. 92 in the left lane, the GSP said in an emailed statement. A Mercedes-Benz driven by Tensley Cofer, 51, turned left from Mt. Vernon Road into Santos’ path, according to the GSP.

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“The motorcycle struck the vehicle and Santos was fatally injured,” the GSP said.

No charges have been filed. The GSP is investigating the crash.

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