A two-vehicle collision early Saturday in Northeast Georgia resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
The accident occurred at approximately 1:10 a.m. on July 6 on GA 8 at Ed Coile Road, north of Athens.
According to the Georgia State Patrol, a Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound when it struck a Ford Super Duty pickup as the truck was backing out of a driveway. The motorcyclist, identified as 51-year-old Steven Hickman of Colbert, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the truck, 20-year-old Mario Gaona of Athens, is facing pending charges as the investigation continues, according to authorities.
This incident is part of a troubling trend, with at least 12 fatalities reported in traffic-related accidents across Georgia since the start of the Fourth of July holiday weekend on July 3.
Emergency response was coordinated by the Georgia State Patrol Post 32 in Athens, with no additional injuries reported. Roadway conditions remain under investigation.