GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A 39-year-old Gainesville man sustained serious injuries when a Chevrolet pickup truck struck his motorcycle Sunday night.
The accident occurred at the intersection of Clarks Bridge Road and Lula Road.
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said Dustin Turner was traveling north on Clarks Bridge Road when he entered the intersection. A 59-year-old female driver from Dahlonega was traveling east on Lula Road. Just before 10:30 p.m. she failed to obey the stop sign and struck Turner’s motorcycle.
Turner suffered serious injuries including a fracture to his left ankle. Hall County EMS transported him to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville for treatment.
The other driver remained at the scene following the accident. She and her passenger were not injured in the collision.
Authorities said charges are pending in the case. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office continues reviewing the incident.