MARIETTA, GA, (May 20, 2026) – A 19-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured Wednesday night following a collision with a passenger vehicle at a Marietta intersection, according to police.
Authorities with the Marietta Police Department said the crash occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. at Powder Springs Street and Sandtown Road when a 59-year-old driver attempted a left turn into a private driveway and struck Kether Hernandez, who was traveling southbound on a motorcycle.
Emergency responders provided immediate medical aid at the scene before transporting Hernandez to a nearby hospital with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.
Police confirmed that no charges have been filed as the investigation remains ongoing.
The Marietta Police Department STEP Unit is continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
