A passenger car was traveling southbound on GA 61 while a motorcycle was attempting to enter GA 61 from a private drive. The driver of the motorcycle failed to yield and was struck on the left side by the passenger car. The motorcycle rotated and traveled off the west shoulder. The passenger vehicle continued travel and struck a dirt embankment. The driver of the passenger car stated he did not see the motorcycle.
The driver of the motorcycle, David H. Cook, age 50 from Dallas was fatally injured.