A motorcyclist was killed early Thursday when the driver of another vehicle turned in front of him near Lithonia, authorities said.
DeKalb County fire Capt. Eric Jackson told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the motorcycle collided with a sport utility vehicle shortly before 7 a.m. at the intersection of Covington Highway and Phillips Drive.
According to DeKalb police Capt. S.R. Fore, investigators believe the motorcyclist was westbound on Covington Highway when the eastbound SUV attempted to turn left onto Phillips Drive in front of the motorcycle.
The motorcycle hit the passenger side of the SUV, ejecting and killing the 24-year-old motorcyclist. His name has not been released.
The SUV driver remained on the scene, Jackson said.
Covington Highway remained closed until about 9:30.
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