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Stephinie Diane Tegeder, 21, and Derrick Lee Brinkley, 33, die in motorcycle crash in Gainesville, Georgia

Modified Date: 
Sun, 09/07/2014 - 1:10pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, September 6, 2014

2 killed in northwest Georgia motorcycle wreck

The Georgia State Patrol says a motorcycle wreck killed two people in northwest Georgia.

Speed blamed for motorcycle wreck that kills 2

"Our investigation has determined so far that speed was the main contributing factor," he said. Alcohol may also be involved, Coleman said.

Speed a factor in fatal Ga. motorcycle crash

Authorities cited speed as the main factor in a crash that killed two motorcyclists in Hall County. Georgia State Patrol Sgt. Anthony Coleman tells The Times of Gainesville 33-year-old Derrick Lee Brinkley and 21-year-old Stephinie Diane Tegeder of Gainesville were killed Saturday when Brinkley lost control of the motorcycle they were riding.
Two riders on a motorcycle were killed after they crashed on Ga. 365 south. "The motorcycle went off into the median, and the driver lost control," GSP Sgt. Anthony Coleman said. The Georgia State Patrol said speed was the main factor, though alcohol may also have been involved.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
High-Speed/Excessive Speed
People Involved: 
Stephinie Diane Tegeder
Derrick Lee Brinkley
Roadway: 
White Sulphur Road
City: 
Gainesville, GA
County: 
Hall County, GA
Area: 
Atlanta, GA

Comments

Submitted by Arielle spann on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 5:32pm

Derrick was my uncle and I really miss him 

Submitted by Princess. on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 7:44pm

I'm so sorry about your uncle, he was an amazing person. I taught his daughter Layla at Discovery Point a few years ago she was one of my favorite students. I saw the love her father had for her and the love she had for him. I hope Layla and her mother are doing well. Gone but not forgotten.

Submitted by Antonio on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 6:30pm
Derrick was my 1st cousin. He was a year older than me. We stayed together in his home for 5 months I moved on to get my own. In 2012.. I really miss my bro/cousin. He also loved his daughter with all his heart. And was a caring and giving man. He want never be forgotten

Submitted by justin on Sun, 05/09/2021 - 3:03am
Derek was my roommate at maryville College. Just in total disbelief when I heard this happened. couodnt find a better dude. So sorry man.

Submitted by Alvin Brinkley on Thu, 02/03/2022 - 7:13pm

I am Derrick's dad.  Derrick was the most honorable and respectful son that a parent  could ask for. Loving and missing him every since that dreadful day. 

Submitted by christian coleman on Thu, 09/07/2023 - 7:00am

why are we only going on derrick my sister died becusae of him rip sis love you

 

Submitted by mb on Thu, 09/14/2023 - 6:55am

rest in peace Stephinie, your loved ones miss you

Submitted by Juanita Johnso... on Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:48am

My  love and prayers  of comfort for  both families.  It is a sad thing that happened and our hearts still  feel the loss.  May God s grace   Abide, 

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