DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — A motorcycle collision with an SUV on GA 15/US 441 North resulted in a fatality Sunday morning.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:36 a.m. on October 12, according to the Georgia State Patrol. Authorities reported that a 2023 Land Rover Defender, driven by 70-year-old Arthur French of Lakemont, was stopped in the left turn lane preparing to make a U-turn.
As French proceeded to turn into the northbound lanes, a motorcycle traveling in the right lane collided with the front right side of the SUV. The motorcyclist, identified as 29-year-old Rodrigo Silva Manzo of Dawsonville, veered off the road, struck a guardrail, and vaulted over a second guardrail.
Manzo was thrown from the motorcycle, impacting a road sign before landing off the roadway. Authorities confirmed that he sustained fatal injuries. French did not report any injuries.
The Land Rover came to a controlled stop in the median, partially obstructing the northbound lane. The Georgia State Patrol’s Specialized Collision Reconstruction Team is assisting with the investigation, and charges against French are pending.
Traffic disruptions were reported in the area as emergency responders worked at the scene. Further updates will be released as the investigation progresses.