MARIETTA — A 19-year-old motorcycle rider was taken to a hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries Wednesday night after a crash at a Marietta intersection, according to police.
What happened: The crash happened at about 9:30 p.m. at the corner of Powder Springs Street and Sandtown Road. Police say 19-year-old Kether Hernandez, of Austell, was riding a 2026 Harley Davidson motorcycle south on Powder Springs Street when a 2015 Hyundai Elantra turned left from the northbound lane into a private driveway at 692 Powder Springs Street. The car colided with Hernandez in the middle of the intersection.
Injuries: Hernandez was rushed to a hospital. Police described his injuries as potentially life-threatening. The other driver was not injured.
Where things stand: No charges have been filed. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call Traffic Investigator Walters at (770) 794-5357.
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